Multidrug recognition and resistance in Staphylococcus aureus [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Melissa Brown (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Uwe Stroeher ,  Prof Richard Brennan

Brief description Strains of Staphylococcus aureus (Golden Staph), resistant to almost all available anti-staphylococcal agents, are responsible for serious infections among patients; in some hospitals such outbreaks reach epidemic proportions. Resistance has emerged to all classes of antimicrobial agents. We will increase our understanding of proteins that confer resistance by pumping multiple antimicrobials out of the cell to ultimately design more effective antibacterials able to bypass such drug pumps.

Funding Amount $AUD 598,978.23

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant