Molecular basis for the emergence of community acquired Staphylococcus aureus [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Tim Stinear (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Geoffrey Coombs ,  A/Pr Torsten Seemann ,  Prof Benjamin Howden

Brief description Golden Staph is a major problem in our hospitals but serious Golden Staph infections are increasingly common in the community, among otherwise healthy people who have had no contact with hospitals. This project will find out how Golden Staph is evolving to become more likely to cause disease in the community. This knowledge can then be used to design new strategies for early detection, prevention and treatment.

Funding Amount $AUD 427,518.11

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant