Uveitis infections research

We’re at the forefront of the global quest to greater understand and improve treatment of intraocular inflammatory disease. A strong focus of our research includes the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.

Members of our team collaborate on international projects relating to the long term ophthalmological effects that may be experienced following infection with viruses such as Ebola.

Further research examines the involvement of adhesion molecules in the development of noninfectious forms of the disease.

Funding is provided through a Flinders University top-up grant:

• Toxoplasma gondii infection of human retinal pigment.

Funding provided through the National Health and Medical Research Council:

• 1066235 Toxoplasma gondii Infection of Human Retinal Pigment Epithelium
• 1123684 Regulation of ICAM-1 Expression in Human Retinal Endothelial Cells.

Funding provided through the Australia Research Council:

• Molecular activities of retinal endothelial cells, retinal disease processes, biological therapies to address efficacy and safety deficiencies of current treatments.