A molecular investigation into lipid-reactive immunity to combat Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection [ 2017 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Stephanie Gras (Principal investigator)

Brief description Tuberculosis (TB) infection currently causes ~1.5 million deaths annually. Due to new survival features acquired by the causative agent (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), traditional TB drugs and vaccines are becoming inefficient. Mycobacterium tuberculosis has a protective lipid-dense cell wall that is targeted by our immune system. We aim to understand the mechanisms of the lipid-mediated immune response to TB in order to develop more effective strategies to combat this disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 642,890.98

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant