CORDIS Project
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This project studies the genetic factors influencing susceptibility and severity of bacterial infections in children, using meningococcal disease as a model. By analyzing genetic data from diverse cohorts, it aims to identify mechanisms of infection and potential targets for prevention and treatment.
Bacterial infection is the major cause of disability and death in children worldwide.
We will use meningococcal disease (MD) as a model to understand genetic factors underlying susceptibility and severity of childhood bacterial infection which will then be applied to other childhood infections.
We have established cohorts of patients with MD in Central and Southern Europe (CE,SE), UK and Africa as well as cohorts with other bacterial infections.
We have established an inter-disciplinary team wi…
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United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
United Kingdom, Oxford
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
Netherlands, Amsterdam
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
Netherlands, Rotterdam
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
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