Emerging Infectious Neurological Diseases In Australia; From Enhanced Recognition To Improved Response
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$189,384.00
Summary
Infectious neurological diseases(IND) such as encephalitis are severe and frequently cause long term disability. New IND like Zika pose a real threat. During his PhD, Dr Britton identified outbreaks of encephalitis in children and described serious consequences. Here, Dr Britton proposes to extend his work across all ages, include other types of IND and explore novel methods to detect outbreaks. He will work with experts at leading national research centres in surveillance and infectious disease
Role Of Regulatory Genes In The Control Of Toxin Production In Clostridium Perfringens
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$495,710.00
Summary
This project investigates how the bacteria responsible for gas gangrene, an often fatal wound infection, control or regulate the expression of genes that encode toxins and other virulence factors. The overall objective is to develop a detailed understanding of the function and biological role of each element in these regulatory systems, thereby making a major contribution to our knowledge of how bacteria control the production of toxic products that are essential for the disease process.