INHIBITORS OF DENGUE VIRUS NONSTRUCTURAL PROTEIN 5 NUCLEAR TRAFFICKING AS PROBES OF DENGUE BIOLOGY [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Jans (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Kylie Wagstaff ,  Prof Jade Forwood ,  Prof Subhash Vasudevan

Brief description Viral disease is one of the most significant health problems world-wide, making the identification of new therapeutics of critical importance. We aim to characterise in detail novel compounds which inhibit the interaction of the host cell with Dengue virus, and test them in a series of relevant infectious models for Dengue.

Funding Amount $AUD 741,136.17

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant