Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP110103616

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP110103616

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The role of a novel protein, interferon epsilon, in reproductive tract immunity. This project aims to develop a world-first description of a new protein that has a protective role against female reproductive tract infections. This unique protein, called interferon epsilon, was discovered in our laboratory. This project will facilitate development of new therapeutic approaches of benefit in diseases such as Chlamydia and Herpes Simplex Virus.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 31-12-2015

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $600,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Cellular Immunology | Reproduction | Immunology | Signal Transduction | Cell Development, Proliferation and Death | Innate Immunity

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Reproductive System and Disorders | Preventive Medicine | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Health Status (e.g. Indicators of Well-Being) | Disease Distribution and Transmission (incl. Surveillance and Response) | Infectious Diseases |

Other Keywords

Cell Development, Proliferation and Death | Cellular Immunology | Disease Distribution and Transmission (incl. Surveillance and Response) | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Health Status (e.g. Indicators of Well-Being) | Immunology | Infectious Diseases | Innate Immunity | Preventive Medicine | Reproduction | Reproductive System and Disorders | Signal Transduction

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