Adaptive immunity to non-typeable H. influenzae in children with bronchiectasis [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Susan Pizzutto (Principal investigator)

Brief description Bronchiectasis is a chronic disease of the lungs which affects at least 1 in 68 NT Indigenous children. It causes recurring lung infections, hospitalisations and deteriorating lung function. This study will provide important data on the immune response of Indigenous children to NTHi, the most important pathogen associated with chronic respiratory infections and why this immune response is not protective. This is the first step in targeting therapies to the prevention of bronchiectasis.

Funding Amount $AUD 81,143.47

Funding Scheme Postgraduate Scholarships

Notes Dora Lush Biomedical Postgraduate Scholarship