A universal prophylactic vaccine for Hepatitis C Virus [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Heidi Drummer (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Pantelis Poumbourios ,  Dr Robert Center

Brief description Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infects 200 million people world wide. An effective vaccine to prevent HCV is urgently needed but must afford protection against the 7 diverse genotypes. In this project grant we aim to further define the quality of the immune response that is generated by a novel HCV vaccine candidate that generates pan-genotypic immunity, its unique structural features, and methods of manufacturing so that it can be tested in a future phase I human clinical trial.

Funding Amount $AUD 643,337.74

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant