Investigation and therapeutic targeting of the immune mechanisms that predispose to and increase the severity of influenza in pregnancy [ 2016 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Rebecca Vanders (Principal investigator)

Brief description In pregnancy there is suppression of maternal immunity to enable fetal implantation and growth. Respiratory viruses, like influenza, take advantage of these changes and cause infections that are more severe in pregnant women, affecting them and their babies. In this project we aim to identify specific immune responses against viruses that are reduced in pregnancy that can be selectively boosted. This has the potential to protect against viruses without affecting the pregnancy or baby.

Funding Amount $309,436.00

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Peter Doherty Biomedical ECF