Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/628640]Researchers: Prof Tim Stinear (Principal investigator)
Brief description Some major infectious diseases such as tuberculosis are caused by bacteria that make very unusual lipids (fats) that can kill human cells or interfere with the human immune system. The aim of this project is to work out how bacteria make these lipids. This knowledge will open up new avenues for treatments to stop bacterial lipid production and prevent disease. There are also potential applications in harnessing the bacterial lipid machinery to make new drugs and a wide range of other chemicals.
Funding Amount $AUD 298,898.69
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 628640
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/628640
