Metabolic control of innate-like lymphocytes [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Alan Baxter (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Gurdyal Besra

Brief description All cells in the body need to get their energy from somewhere, and the chemical basis of their energy supply varies depends on many factors, including their location and rate of cell division. We have found that an important population of white blood cells that control the character and magnitude of most immune responses appear to use an unusual source of their energy. If true this would provide a range of new opportunities to control the numbers and activities of these cells, a thereby control the character and magnitude of immune responses.

Funding Amount $AUD 626,563.84

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant