Mechanisms that control Epstein Barr Virus infection and their dysregulation in X-linked lymphoproliferative disease [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Umaimainthan Palendira (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Cindy Ma ,  Prof Alan Rickinson

Brief description EBV is ubiquitous virus that infects more than 90% of the population worldwide. Although infection is largely asymptomatic in most healthy individuals, EBV is nonetheless associated with the development of at least 7 distinct types of human malignancies. Most importantly, EBV is still a huge healthy problem in conditions of immune suppression. Therefore a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in effective control of the virus will help develop better immune therapies and vaccines.

Funding Amount $AUD 453,986.25

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant