Experimental models to study the impact of cigarette smoking on the tropism of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus in human respiratory tract
Grant Data
Project Title
Experimental models to study the impact of cigarette smoking on the tropism of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus in human respiratory tract
Principal Investigator
Dr Chan, Michael Chi Wai
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Chan Wan Yi
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Nicholls John Malcolm
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Mak Judith Choi Wo
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
42
Start Date
2011-02-01
Amount
909862
Conference Title
Experimental models to study the impact of cigarette smoking on the tropism of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus in human respiratory tract
Presentation Title
Keywords
Bronchial epithelial cells, Cigarette, Influenza H5N1 virus, Mucin, Sialic acid receptors, Smoking
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
10091162
Grant Type
Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Funding Year
2010
Status
Completed