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Pathogenomics: new ways to exploit genome sequence data from pathogenic bacteria. (2008-2010)

Abstract

Bacterial pathogens are locked in an evolutionary battle of survival with their eukaryote hosts. The rapidly evolving genes of medically-important pathogens are generally those required for adaptation to the human host. This project aims to exploit the abundance of available bacterial genome sequences to predict rapid evolution in bacterial pathogens using computational methods. The protein products of such genes offer novel targets for therapeutic intervention.

Experts

Associate Professor Scott Beatson

Affiliate of Australian Centre for Ecogenomics (ACE)
Australian Centre for Ecogenomics
Faculty of Science
Associate Professor
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Faculty of Science
Scott Beatson
Scott Beatson

Professor Mark Schembri

Centre Director of Centre for Superbug Solutions
Centre for Superbug Solutions
Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Centre Director of Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Professorial Research Fellow & Group Leader
Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Professor
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Faculty of Science
Mark Schembri
Mark Schembri