Infectious Disease Research - Griffith University

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The Infectious Disease Group brings together key academics and clinicians to capture their energy and enthusiasm in microbial research. Members of the Infectious Disease Group are currently involved in a wide variety of clinically relevant research topics. These include, but are not limited to;

the development of novel therapies for the treatment of cancer
the function of antigen sensing cells in the gastrointestinal tract
immune mechanisms in the middle ear of children
use of immunomodulating interventions to ameliorate perturbations in both innate and acquired mucosal immunity
the development of mucosal immunisation strategies for bacteria responding to infections.
immunopathogenesis of orofacial complications amongst cancer patients at the Oncology and Haematology Centres, and attitudes and knowledge of dental professionals on oral mucosal lesions and potentially malignant diseases.
oral manifestations of HIV disease and Oral Candida dubliniensis amongst HIV positive individuals
head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
breast cancer
treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
Bone marrow transplants: Risk factors, therapy, outcome and significance

Members of this group have strong collaborative links both nationally as well as many leading international institutes including Harvard University, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, University of Illinois, University of Hong Kong and Beijing University.

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