Type 2 Immunity: A Regulator Of Physiology, Tissue Repair And Metabolism
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$640,210.00
Summary
Intestinal helminths (worms) have evolved together with humans and induce strong type 2 immune responses effective at eradicating the parasite, mediating tissue repair and modulating the gut microbiota. My research aims to decipher the roles of type 2 immunity in regulating intestinal health and promoting tissue repair. I also plan to determine how worm infection and type 2 immunity modulate the microbiota the impact of this on health, particularly obesity.