Using new genetic tools to elucidate the importance of exported proteins in intra-erythrocytic survival of the malaria parasite P. falciparum.

• Applicant: Professor Dr. Jude Marek Przyborski
• Subject Area: Parasitology and Biology of Tropical Infectious Disease Pathogens ; Cell Biology
• Term: since 2017
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 351262938

This project aims to identify proteins which are essential either for the survival of malaria parasites, or which underpin parasite virulence mechanisms. Using modern genetic tools and analysis methods, we will inactive a number of genes-of-interest and study how this affects parasite viability or virulence.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants