Regulation and mechanisms of cytotoxic lymphocyte function

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

The immune system is the essential complex barrier that protects the organism for infections and some malignancies. Despite considerable efforts, the mechanism by which immune cells kill dangerous unwanted cells is poorly understood. This project will investigate the mechanism of action and the role in human pathologies of a key component of the immune system, a toxic protein perforin.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2018

Funding Scheme: Research Fellowships

Funding Amount: $631,010.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Tumour Immunology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

biochemistry | cancer immunology | cell biology | congenital disorders | immune system disorder | immunology | lymphocytic leukaemia