Using Methods in Genetic Epidemiology to Elucidate the Relationship Between Viral Infection and Risk of Autoimmune Disease [ 2017 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Evans (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr John Miles ,  Prof George Davey Smith

Brief description Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's natural defense mechanisms attack healthy tissues by mistake. It has long been thought that viral infections might play a role in triggering autoimmune disease. Our study aims to find genes that influence the body's response to viral infection and subsequently whether the same genes are involved in autoimmune disease pathology. If the same genes are important in both situations then this will provide evidence that viruses trigger autoimmune disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 636,921.17

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant