Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1003591]Researchers: Prof Philip Hansbro (Principal investigator) , Prof Paul Hertzog
Brief description Chlamydia is a common cause of sexually transmitted diseases resulting in pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility and ectopic pregnancy. There are no vaccines that prevent infection or disease. We have discovered a new factor in the immune system (interferon-epsilon) that only occurs in the reproductive tract. If this factor is absent then Chlamydia infections are more severe. We will investigate how this factor protects against infection and if we can use it as a new agent against Chlamydia STDs.
Funding Amount $AUD 541,133.37
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 1003591
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1003591
