Innovative dosing approaches to maximise bacterial killing and prevent resistance in septic critically ill patients. [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jason Roberts (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Jeffrey Lipman (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Cornelia Landersdorfer ,  Dr Jurgen Bulitta ,  Dr Phillip Bergen
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Brief description Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) frequently die from infection. It remains unknown how important antibiotic dose optimisation is for these patients and whether it may enable more effective treatment. In this project, we propose to compare existing approaches to antibiotic dosing in ICU patients with innovative alternatives. We will determine which dosing approach results in better antibacterial efficacy and reduce the development of antibiotic resistance.

Funding Amount $AUD 830,364.89

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant