Targeting Cystic Fibrosis Using a Novel Inhalation Therapy

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Currently treatments for cystic fibrosis infection are via oral, intravenous or lengthy inhalation processes. This can lead to significant side effects, consequent poor patient compliance, and limited therapeutic efficacy. We will develop and test a novel high-dose inhalation dry power device containing an antibiotics for the rapid treatment of infection in cystic fibrosis therapy.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2017

End Date: 01-01-2018

Funding Scheme: Development Grants

Funding Amount: $421,545.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Other Keywords

cystic fibrosis | drug delivery | respiratory | respiratory infection | respiratory medicine