Mechanisms of Novel TLR9 mediated intraocular inflammation [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Paul Mcmenamin (Principal investigator) ,  Prof John Forrester

Brief description Corneal opacities and scarring due to microbial and parasitic infections are a major cause of blindness globally. Novel studies in our lab have shown that topical application of bacterial/viral DNA alone to the cornea can cause previously unrecognised inflammation in the retina. Understanding the mechanisms of this retinal inflammation and how to block it may help in the design of novel treatments for a number of blinding conditions.

Funding Amount $AUD 442,244.32

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant