The cell death mechanisms that control regulatory T cell homeostasis [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Daniel Gray (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Adrian Liston

Brief description A central question in immunology is how to prevent destructive immune responses (e.g. autoimmune disease) and initiate productive immune responses (e.g. against cancer). A major breakthrough in this area was the discovery of special immune cells, called a Regulatory T Cells. We propose to discover the genes that determine whether these cells live and die. We will use this information to control appropriate numbers and function of Regulatory T Cells to modify the immune system.

Funding Amount $AUD 583,782.13

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant