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£17.9 Million Initiative to Transform Antifungal Treatments

7/17/2025

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A groundbreaking £17.9 million initiative, backed by Wellcome, is set to revolutionize antifungal treatments for Cryptococcus neoformans and Candida auris. Over the next five years, a dedicated team from the University of Dundee, GSK, and the University of Exeter will unite their expertise to tackle this pressing health crisis, especially for vulnerable communities in low- and middle-income countries.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking £17.9 million initiative, backed by Wellcome, is set to revolutionize antifungal treatments for Cryptococcus neoformans and Candida auris. Over the next five years, a dedicated team from the University of Dundee, GSK, and the University of Exeter will unite their expertise to tackle this pressing health crisis, especially for vulnerable communities in low- and middle-income countries.