Modelling The Impact Of Global Climate Change On The Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases In Bangladesh
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$118,988.00
Summary
Climate change may impact on human health via a change in the distribution and pathogenicity of infectious diseases, particularly in the South Asian region. This study will use high quality environmental and clinical data from an established time-series collated in Bangladesh, to better inform mathematical models which may predict future changes in infectious diseases epidemiology. Accurate and valid modelling can be valuable in guiding future public health policy for vulnerable populations.
Travel Patterns, Traveller Behaviour And Their Relationship To The Importation Of Infectious Disease Into Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$44,934.00
Summary
The island nature of Australia means that Australia’s quarantine policies and opportunities for disease control are unique. Australia is likely to encounter a disease first by importation, then by spread around the country. Such spread has implications for trade and tourism, as well as health. In this project I will collect data from people entering Australia, finding out about where they have been and who they have mixed with prior to arrival, and how best to control emerging infections.
Travellers Visiting Friends And Relatives: New Approaches To Understanding And Reducing Infectious Diseases
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$117,331.00
Summary
Travel is the single most important factor in the spread of infections globally and travellers who visit friends and relatives in their country of birth are at increased risk of infections. This project will provide necessary evidence to guide an effective response to reducing travel-associated infectious disease in this target at-risk group.
Computerised Surveillance Of Invasive Fungal Infections In Hospitals Using Existing Hospital Information Systems
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$123,453.00
Summary
Patients undergoing organ transplants or chemotherapy for cancer are susceptible to infections caused by fungi. Hospital outbreaks of fungal infections related to construction have occurred. Monitoring of these infections is required due to their considerable heath and economic costs. We aim to build a computerised system allowing for the real-time identification of fungal infections, leading to improved outcomes for patients, early recognition of hospital outbreaks and cost-savings.
Enhanced Case Finding For Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Vietnam
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$142,931.00
Summary
Vietnam is among the ten high-burden countries for tuberculosis in the Asia-Pacific region. This project will assess patterns of tuberculosis transmission and its prevalence among the Vietnamese population, and investigate new approaches to enhance case detection. It will also screen for genetic markers of disease susceptibility to tuberculosis among Vietnamese people.
The Epidemiology Of Bacterial Vaginosis In Young Australian Women.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$87,567.00
Summary
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the commonest genital infections in women of reproductive age. It is associated with miscarriage, premature birth and increases the risk of catching HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, the cause of BV and whether it is sexually transmitted remains unknown. Our research aims to determine how common BV is in young women commencing university and also aims to establish what risk behaviours may contribute to its development.