The role of glycans in arboviral disease; from immunomodulation to glycotherapeutic treatment strategies [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Lara Herrero (Principal investigator)

Brief description Dengue and chikungunya viruses are leading causes of emerging mosquito-transmitted (arboviral) disease worldwide. Currently there are no available vaccines or therapeutics making combatting these arboviral diseases one of our most pressing global health challenges. Preliminary evidence shows that glycan recognition is critical for disease immunopathogenesis. This project focuses on the role of viral glycans in arboviral disease with the aim of identifying and expanding on new therapeutic targets

Funding Amount $419,180.00

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes RD Wright Biomedical CDF