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Pathogenomics: new ways to exploit genome sequence data from pathogenic bacteria. (2008–2010)

Abstract:
Bacterial pathogens are locked in an evolutionary battle of survival with their eukaryote hosts. The rapidly evolving genes of medically-important pathogens are generally those required for adaptation to the human host. This project aims to exploit the abundance of available bacterial genome sequences to predict rapid evolution in bacterial pathogens using computational methods. The protein products of such genes offer novel targets for therapeutic intervention.
Grant type:
NHMRC Project Grant
Researchers:

  • Associate Professor Scott Beatson

    Associate Professor
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Mark Schembri

    Professorial Research Fellow & Grou
    Institute for Molecular Bioscience
    Professor
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science
Funded by:
National Health and Medical Research Council