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TARGETING IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR FUNGAL INFECTIONS IN CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Research Theme I

Fungal growth, adaptation and morphogenesis in the context of human infections, and implications for immunity, disease phenotypes and therapy

Research Theme II

Fungal components as antifungal drug targets, diagnostics, vaccine antigens and adjuvants

Research Theme III

Evolution and impact of antifungal drug resistance, and mitigation strategies

Research Theme IV

Host-fungus interactions and key mediators of disease establishment and progression at molecular, cellular and organismal levels

Research Theme V

Determinants of patient susceptibility, including immunity and co-morbidities, to enable directed diagnosis, treatment and prevention of fungal disease