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Identifying the major targets of protective antibodies against malaria

Objectives

The aim of this project is to understand how immunity to malaria develops and to use this knowledge to develop effective vaccines against malaria.

Principal Institution

Burnet Institute, Australia

Principal Investigators / Focal Persons

James Beeson

Rationale and Abstract

The development of a malaria vaccine would be of great value in Australia’s region where malaria is a leading cause of death and illness and impairs economic development. The project will advance current knowledge of how the immune system fights infections and will contribute to building Australia’s strength in infectious diseases research and developing strategies to combat important infections. The project will help build and maintain expertise in developing vaccines in Australia and the approaches used and knowledge gained will be applicable to understanding and combating other important infections.

Date

Jan 2010 — Dec 2013

Total Project Funding

$724,922

Funding Details
Australian Research Council (ARC), Australia

Grant ID: 3566828
AUD 724,922
Country / Project Site(s)

Australia

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