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)
Professor Chan Li Chong
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Huang Fang-Ping
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Cheung Annie Nga Yin
(Co-principal investigator)
Professor Peiris Joseph Sriyal Malik
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Yip Shea Ping
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Lau Yu Lung
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Chan Yuk Tat Eric
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Chen Ronald Yuk Lun
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Ma Shiu Kwan Edmond
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Chan Yuen Kwong
(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).