Viral antigen presentation kinetics and memory T cell inflation [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Rajiv Khanna (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Vanessa Venturi ,  Dr Corey Smith ,  Prof Scott Burrows

Brief description The ageing of the population is one of the major transformations being experienced by Australia’s population which will have major health implications. Recent studies have shown that many elderly individuals display ‘immune risk phenotype’ (IRP) which is characterised by a severely distorted immune system and human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. In this project we will investigate the mechanisms by which CMV alters cellular immune system and thus impacts on the host immunity against other pathogens.

Funding Amount $AUD 503,753.56

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant