Inhibition of histidine kinase signal sensing: a novel paradigm for antimicrobial development [ 2008 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Glenn King (Principal investigator) ,  E/Pr Jules Guss ,  Prof Graeme Nimmo ,  Prof Jill Trewhella

Brief description Staphylococcus aureus (Golden staph) has been termed a superbug because of its remarkable ability to acquire resistance to virtually all antibiotics. Until recently, Golden Staph infections were almost always acquired in hospitals, but the increasing incidence of community-acquired S. aureus infections has rendered it a major public health threat in Australia. The aim of this research is to develop antimicrobial agents to combat antibiotic-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus.

Funding Amount $AUD 464,144.68

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant