The Na+-H+ exchanger and H+-pumping pyrophosphatases of the malaria parasite [ 2010 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Kevin Saliba (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Alexander Maier ,  Prof Kiaran Kirk ,  Prof Leann Tilley ,  The Australian National University (Managed by)

Brief description Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a single-celled parasite. The disease kills up to 2 million people each year and the parasite is becoming increasingly resistant to available drugs. This work focuses on the mechanisms by which the parasite controls its internal ion concentrations. These mechanisms may be new drug targets, and they may also play a role in antimalarial drug resistance. For both of these reasons it is important that we understand them.

Funding Amount $AUD 664,604.19

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant