Mechanisms of immune-evasion by Group A Streptococcus during skin infection [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Wolfgang Weninger (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Martina Sanderson-Smith

Brief description Infections by Group A Streptococcus (GAS), or Streptococcus pyogenes, represent a global health concern. Currently no vaccine exists against GAS thereby mandating a better understanding of the immune response against the bacterium. Using in vivo microscopy, the aim of this proposal is to dissect in real time how neutrophils detect and destroy GAS following skin infection, and how the bacterium manages to circumvent the attack by innate immune cells.

Funding Amount $AUD 602,609.04

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant