Tools to control Schistosomiasis (Old ID 22805)

Department of Industry, MERCK
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

We will construct a proteome microarray of Schistosoma haematobium proteins to identify vaccine and diagnostic antigens for African schistosomiasis. Vaccine antigens will be prioritised and tested in collaboration with the Sabin Vaccine Institute, and diagnostic antigens will be developed in a funded partnership with Merck. Merck are also contributing funds to this project.

Date

01 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2019

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Blood fluke;Schistosomiasis;Diagnostic;Vaccine;Proteins;Neglected Tropical Disease

Funding Body

Department of Industry, MERCK

Amount

1082000

Project Team

Mark Pearson;Luke Becker