Translating virus biology and host immunity for influenza control
- Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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Grant number: GA58870
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Key facts
Disease
UnspecifiedStart & end year
20202024Known Financial Commitments (USD)
$1,255,026.26Funder
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
Non-ClinicalClinical Trial Details
N/ABroad Policy Alignment
PendingAge Group
Not ApplicableVulnerable Population
Not applicableOccupations of Interest
Not applicable
Abstract
Flu epidemics occur every year but some seasons, like 2017, are more severe than others. Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent flu but they are not always effective. Flu pandemics occur a few times each century, when new influenza viruses emerge from animal hosts, infect people and spread around the world. This research will examine human and animal influenza viruses and immunity to flu infection and vaccines, to improve seasonal flu vaccines and better prepare for future pandemics.