Presentation of Metabolite Antigens by MR1 Molecules: a Fundamental System of Immune Priming [ 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2024 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Our immune system constantly monitors our body for disease-causing microbes, such as bacteria that cause illnesses like pneumonia or tuberculosis. Our cells have a molecular alarm-system called 'MR1' which alerts white blood cells that an infection by microbes is occurring, however this process is not well understood. This grant will allow me to discover the cells and molecular pathways that govern the MR1 alarm system, which may lead to new treatments against common diseases in our community.

Funding Amount $883,832

Funding Scheme Ideas Grants

Chief Investigator Dr Hamish McWilliam

Notes Ideas Grants