A systems approach to combat the significant antibiotic resistance challenge: Novel therapeutic strategies, mechanistic discoveries, and drug development [ 2019 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jian Li (Principal investigator)

Brief description Antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’ are a significant global medical challenge. Polymyxins are the only effective antibiotics against Gram-negative bacteria, although limited pharmacological data are available for their optimal use. In the next 5 years, I will re-develop polymyxins and discover novel antibiotics against high-priority pathogens. My research targets the “Bad Bugs, No Drugs” unmet medical need highlighted by the World Health Organization and The Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Funding Amount $785,385.00

Funding Scheme Research Fellowships

Notes Research Fellowship