Prognostic genetic markers of severe dengue [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Cameron Simmons (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Chiea Chuen Khor ,  Prof Andrew Brooks ,  Prof Martin Hibberd

Brief description Dengue is a viral infection that is transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical regions of the world, including in northern Australia. For doctors who treat dengue patients, a major unmet need is the ability to predict which patients will develop severe complications and need highly specialized supportive care. This proposal will seek to address this unmet need by examining whether markers of human genetic variation can be used to predict those patients at risk of severe dengue.

Funding Amount $AUD 317,788.21

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls

Notes A*STAR - Utilising Integrative Technologies to Combat Emerging Infectious Disease