Scarlet fever pandemic and reversing antibiotic resistance [ 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2025 ]

Research Grant

Brief description (1) Scarlet fever is a disease caused by the bacterial pathogen group A Streptococcus (GAS) that has abruptly re-emerged (>600,000 cases since 2011). To contain this outbreak, my team will develop a scarlet fever vaccine. (2) My team has discovered a class of safe compounds that break antibiotic resistance, restoring antibiotic efficacy. We will now translate this exciting and unparalleled discovery into the clinic for the treatment of antibiotic resistant superbugs.

Funding Amount $3,414,215

Funding Scheme Investigator Grants

Chief Investigator Prof Mark Walker

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