Shared innate immune mechanisms underpin-steroid resistant pathogen-induced asthma exacerbations [ 2017 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Paul Foster (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Ming Yang

Brief description Lung infections are the most frequent triggers of asthma exacerbations. While different infections cause exacerbations by they all result in the same type of lung inflammation. Using novel disease models, we have identified key molecules involved in a range of viral and bacterial induced asthma exacerbations. We will define these shared pathways that link viral and bacterial-mediated asthma exacerbations, thus these studies will pave the way for the development of unified treatments.

Funding Amount $AUD 835,876.72

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant