Potent antibiotics against drug-resistant Tuberculosis [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Matthew Cooper (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Johannes Zuegg ,  Dr Nicholas West ,  Dr Tomislav Karoli

Brief description Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant killer and caused 1.7 million deaths in 2009. The disease affects all countries, including Australia, in which the incidence in the indigenous population is 14 times higher than that in the non-indigenous population. We will develop a new anti-TB drug that can replace or enhance the current drugs that are not effective against drug resistant TB.

Funding Amount $AUD 531,410.25

Funding Scheme Development Grants

Notes Development Grant