Recognition of lipid antigens by CD1d-restricted Type-2 NKT cells [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Daniel Pellicci (Principal investigator)

Brief description Protection against infection depends on T cells, which recognise and target foreign molecules called antigens via a specialized antigen receptor known as a T cell receptor (TCR). This project focuses on a specialised population of T cells called Natural Killer T (NKT) cells that recognise lipid antigens. The work outlined in this grant will increase our understanding of how different TCRs can recognise diverse lipid antigens thus providing insight into the role of NKT cells in the immune system.

Funding Amount $AUD 417,684.93

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant