Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP160101664

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP160101664

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Effect of a novel immobilised antimicrobial peptide on bacteria. This project plans to investigate a novel cationic peptide that prevents microbial colonisation of surfaces. The ability of bacteria to colonise surfaces affects almost all aspects of human life – from water to food and medical devices. As microbes become increasingly resistant to traditional biocides, the design of effective antimicrobial surfaces to prevent microbial colonisation and biofilm formation is critically important. The novel cationic peptide may provide a solution, but the mechanism of action of surface-bound peptides on bacteria is poorly understood. This project aims to combine biophysics, biochemistry, microbiology and molecular biology to study interactions with the surface of two model bacteria. This may facilitate optimal design of new coatings.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2016

End Date: 31-12-2018

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $392,500.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biomaterials | Biomedical Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Chemical Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences |

Other Keywords

Biomaterials | Biomedical Engineering | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Chemical Sciences

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