Targeting iron piracy from host proteins by Neisseria and Haemophilus spp. for the development of novel antimicrobials [ 2020-05-20T00:00:00 ]

Research Grant

Brief description The bacteria that cause the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea and meningococcal disease are a serious health concern. In order to cause disease, these bacteria must obtain the nutrient iron from our bodies. This proposed research will use cutting edge technologies to understand on a molecular level how these bacteria obtain iron during infection. It will then apply this knowledge to develop molecules that prevent these bacteria from obtaining iron, as a means of treating these diseases.

Funding Amount $645,205

Funding Scheme Investigator Grants

Chief Investigator Mr Rhys Grinter

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