Genetic polymorphism study of the immense response genes in relation to susceptibility, clinical outcome and treatment response of SARS
Grant Data
Project Title
Genetic polymorphism study of the immense response genes in relation to susceptibility, clinical outcome and treatment response of SARS
Principal Investigator
Professor Khoo, Ui Soon
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Ma Shiu Kwan Edmond
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Chen Ronald Yuk Lun
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Lau Yu Lung
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Yip Shea Ping
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Chan Li Chong
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Cheung Annie Nga Yin
(Co-principal investigator)
Dr Chan Yuk Tat Eric
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Chan Yuen Kwong
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Peiris Joseph Sriyal Malik
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Huang Fang-Ping
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
6
Start Date
2003-07-01
Amount
75000
Conference Title
Genetic polymorphism study of the immense response genes in relation to susceptibility, clinical outcome and treatment response of SARS
Presentation Title
Keywords
SARS
Discipline
Pathology
HKU Project Code
N/A
Grant Type
VCO SARS Research Fund
Funding Year
2003
Status
Completed
Objectives
To assess the influence of single nucleotide polymorphisms of the immune response genes likely to mediate viral entry, antigen uptake and cytokine response to the SARS coronavirus (CoV).