Understanding Virulence Of Invasive Staphylococcus Aureus
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$772,711.00
Summary
Staph aureus (Golden staph) is a major cause of disease in humans. In this project we will use state-of-the-art molecular biology and genomics to fully understand the mechanisms of virulence in this pathogen. This information will inform future approaches to development of therapeutics, as well as the use of genomics in clinical microbiology and disease management.
Forensic Approach For Reservoir Identification For Serious S. Aureus Infections In Top End Dialysis Clients
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$850,832.00
Summary
Indigenous Australians suffer from kidney disease at a much higher rate than non-Indigenous Australians and are far more likely to require dialysis treatment. Infections with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (Golden Staph) further reduce the quality of life for these patients, causing serious disease and even death. We aim to identify exactly where these Golden Staph infections are coming from so that we can design targeted procedures to reduce the chance of infections occurring.
Central Venous Catheter-associated Bloodstream Infections In Patients With Cancer: A Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$88,218.00
Summary
Patients with cancer often require prolonged access to the bloodstream via a central venous access device in order to deliver chemotherapy treatments as well as associated supportive and symptomatic therapies. A common serious side-effect of having this device is the development of an infection in the blood. This research will investigate whether insertion of the device into the non-dominant side of the body will reduce the likelihood of developing a bloodstream infection.