Mechanisms Of Immune-evasion By Group A Streptococcus During Skin Infection
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$602,609.00
Summary
Infections by Group A Streptococcus (GAS), or Streptococcus pyogenes, represent a global health concern. Currently no vaccine exists against GAS thereby mandating a better understanding of the immune response against the bacterium. Using in vivo microscopy, the aim of this proposal is to dissect in real time how neutrophils detect and destroy GAS following skin infection, and how the bacterium manages to circumvent the attack by innate immune cells.
Microbial Evasion Of A Novel Inflammasome By Salmonella
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$486,174.00
Summary
Microbes quickly evolve to evade detection by the innate immune system, the body’s first line of defence against infection. This project investigates the mechanisms by which the immune system recognises bacterial infection, and pathways used by bacteria to avoid these defences. This research will lead to a better understanding of mechanisms underlying resistance and susceptibility to bacterial infection.