The astrocyte: a crossroads in cerebral malaria pathogenesis [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: E/Pr Nicholas Hunt (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Helen Ball ,  Prof Georges Grau

Brief description Malaria is an infectious disease that kills over 1 million people each year. It is prevalent in the Australian region, e.g. PNG and SE Asia. One of its most serious complications is cerebral malaria (CM), which affects the brain and is often fatal. This project will determine whether a very important cell in the brain, the astrocyte, is involved in the disease processes that lead to CM. This is highly relevant to the development of therapies that can be given along with anti-malarial drugs.

Funding Amount $AUD 597,598.09

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant