Influence of maternal pathogen infections in the composition of the infant gut microbiome and immune health (Old ID 24964)

Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation
Paul Horwood
Role

Chief Investigator

Description

The aim of this project is to understand how pathogen infections modify maternal microbiome and shape bacterial colonization in children. The influence of the microbiome on immune system maturation in infants directly impacts on pathogen susceptibility and persistence.

Date

01 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2019

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Microbiome;Infant;Breastmilk;Pathogens;Hookworm;Health

Funding Body

Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation

Amount

5000

Project Team

Paul Horwood