Optimising interventions for Staphylococcus aureus and skin infections [ 2018 - 2021 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Steven Tong (Principal investigator)

Brief description Staphylococcal and streptococcal infections are major causes of illness and death, particularly in Indigenous Australians. These include invasive bloodstream infections and skin infections that lead to chronic kidney and heart disease. I will conduct clinical trials to optimise the management of staphylococcal bloodstream infections using novel trial methods, and use genomics and mathematical modelling to understand and reduce the burden of skin infections in Indigenous communities.

Funding Amount $AUD 338,381.52

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes Clinical CDF