Octapeptin-based Antibiotics Against Multi-drug Resistant Gram-negative Bacteria [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Matthew Cooper (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Bernd Becker ,  Dr Craig Muldoon ,  Dr Mark Butler ,  Prof Roger Nation

Brief description Infectious disease is a leading cause of death, and the emergence of "superbugs" in the community and hospitals is of grave concern. We have resurrected a ‘forgotten’ antibiotic from the 1970s that kills superbugs causing pneumonia, skin and urinary track infections; diseases that cause death and discomfort for thousands of Australians today. We will determine how the original antibiotic works against superbugs, and use this information to design better drugs for the future.

Funding Amount $AUD 767,504.09

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant