Harnessing universal immunity to influenza
- Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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Grant number: GA58835
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Key facts
Disease
UnspecifiedStart & end year
20202024Known Financial Commitments (USD)
$1,730,837.39Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)Research Location
AustraliaLead Research Institution
University of MelbourneResearch Priority Alignment
N/A
Research Category
Pathogen: natural history, transmission and diagnosticsResearch Subcategory
ImmunitySpecial Interest Tags
N/AStudy Type
ClinicalClinical Trial Details
UnspecifiedBroad Policy Alignment
PendingAge Group
Adolescent (13 years to 17 years), Children (1 year to 12 years)…Vulnerable Population
Indigenous People, WomenOccupations of Interest
Unspecified
Abstract
Prof Kedzierska's work combines cutting-edge basic research with unique clinical studies to define how to generate protective immunity against the pandemic and newly emerged influenza viruses. This research will identify key factors that drive the severe and fatal influenza disease in high-risk groups, including the young, elderly, pregnant women and Indigenous Australians. Findings on the optimal human immunity to influenza viruses will be applicable to other infectious diseases and tumours.