Next-generation therapeutics inspired by parasitic helminths. (Old ID 27418)

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Alex Loukas
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

This project utilises helminth secretomes to develop: (i) anti-helminth vaccines; (ii) diagnostics for helminth infections; and (iii) helminth secreted moieties for treating autoimmune and metabolic diseases. The end goal is to discover and develop innovative vaccines, diagnostics and immunotherapeutics sources from helminth secretomes.

Date

01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2026

Project Type

FELLOWSHIP

Keywords

Helminths;Diagnostics;Vaccines;Drug Discovery;Therapeutics;Autoimmune

Funding Body

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

Amount

3327015

Project Team

N/A