Improving subunit vaccines against tuberculosis for pulmonary delivery [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Warwick Britton (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Nicholas West ,  Prof Hak-Kim Chan ,  Prof Richard Payne

Brief description Tuberculosis is an enormous health problem globally and remains a threat to Australia because of our proximity to high burden countries. The development of better vaccines against TB is crucial to reducing disease and preventing transmission. We shall develop and test new TB vaccines composed of a protective TB protein and immune-stimulating molecules in dry powder which can be safely delivered to the lungs. This respirable vaccine will be used to protect against TB and boost the effects of BCG.

Funding Amount $AUD 635,320.40

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant