Understanding the development of humoral immunity to malaria merozoites [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Diana Hansen (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Daniel Schofield

Brief description We will examine the acquisition of antibody responses to various P. falciparum surface antigens and their association with reduced risk of re-infection and symptomatic malaria in a treatment re-infection study of children from a malaria endemic area of Papua New Guinea. The effector mechanisms by which protective antibodies control parasite burden will be idendify. Defining the antigenic targets and effector mechanisms of immunity is essential for developing anti-malarial vaccines.

Funding Amount $AUD 642,804.92

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant