Methylation-sensitive T cell genes and childhood food allergy. [ 2015 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Richard Saffery (Principal investigator) ,  Dr David Martino ,  Prof Katrina Allen ,  Prof Peter Vuillermin

Brief description Australia has the highest reported prevalence food allergy in the world. Despite this, little is known about how allergy develops. Mounting evidence implicates environmentally induced disruption of the genetic blueprint via a process known as epigenetics. We are combining the strengths of food challenge proven food allergy with assessment of immune functioning & cutting edge genomics, to extensively characterise the pathways leading to food allergy in children.

Funding Amount $AUD 461,232.42

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant