Understanding the key attributes of CD8 T cell receptor transfer as an antiviral strategy and harnessing the process to combat persistent viral infections [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Gunasegaran Karupiah (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Geeta Chaudhri ,  The Australian National University (Managed by)

Brief description We have recently discovered a new process through which the numbers of antiviral immune cells can rapidly expand, without dividing, to combat a virus infection that may otherwise be fatal. This represents a significant advance in our knowledge on how a speedy, virus-specific response can be mounted. We will study how this process can be applied to therapeutic strategies to overcome medically significant persistent viral infections.

Funding Amount $AUD 612,885.92

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant