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Healthy ageing is associated with progressive immune changes including immune-senescence and increased inflammation which drive a progressive decline in immune function in the aged.
These changes are also thought to contribute to the development of age-related conditions such as neurocognitive decline, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Increasing evidence suggests that certain viral infections including cytomegalovirus and HIV may potentiate age-related immune decline, leading to increased risk of age-related diseases.
We are aiming to better understand these changes, and are focusing on cells within the innate immune system to investigating the following:
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Associate Professor Anthony Jaworowski, RMIT University Dr Tom Angelovich, RMIT University
NHMRC
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