Mechanisms of infection triggered renal vasculitis [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Arthur Kitching (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Stephen Holdsworth

Brief description Kidney disease, including glomerulonephritis, is an important cause of ill-health in Australia. Some forms of kidney inflammation are linked to infection, but we don�t understand why. This project explores products from bacteria, particularly S.aureus, to work out how bacterial infection affects a form of kidney inflammation - ANCA-associated glomerulonephritis. It will establish how infection related signals activate local and immune cells, and define links between infection and the disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 413,900.91

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant