The influence of HIV on T cell function and application to vaccine design. [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Mina John (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Elizabeth Mckinnon ,  Dr Niamh Keane ,  Prof Simon Mallal

Brief description Development of a safe, effective vaccine remains the only viable means of abating the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pandemic in the long term. Scientists must develop a vaccine that could protect against many diverse HIV strains worldwide. This research aims to understand the ways in which HIV mutates to avoid human immune responses in order to determine how best to design a vaccine. The findings could be applied to other infectious diseases for which vaccines are also needed.

Funding Amount $AUD 427,899.06

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant