Molecular Mechanisms of Malaria Parasite Entry [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr WaiHong Tham (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Wang Nguitragool ,  Prof Christopher King ,  Prof Laurent RENIA ,  Prof Manoj Duraisingh

Brief description Plasmodium vivax is a parasite that invades the youngest of human red blood cells. Our work will reveal how this malaria parasite enters our blood cells and the molecular mechanisms that allows successful invasion. This proposal will redefine our understanding of P. vivax invasion and explore novel ways to block its entry into red blood cells and therefore prevent malaria infection.

Funding Amount $609,428.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant