Fundamentals
Understanding the fundamental biology of pathogens and their interactions with the human host
underpins every aspect of infectious-disease research.
underpins every aspect of infectious-disease research.
AID focuses on the following core principles
- Pathogen and host genomics, physiology, and evolution
- Host-microbiome-interactions and the pathogenesis of infectious diseases
- Fundamentals of vaccines and adjuvants
- Antimicrobials, antiparasitics, and host-directed interventions
- Epidemiology and Global Disease Burden
- One Health
Examples of impact
- Discoveries of pathogenesis mechanisms and targets for new interventions
- Characterising pathogens with pandemic potential, emerging pathogens, and zoonoses
- Uncovering mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and new interventions for AMR pathogens
- Defining host responses for improving diagnostics, prevention, and treatment
- Epidemiology and disease surveillance for effective management and eradication
A pledge to AID goes directly into the research of issues that impact the lives of many people and their families.