Yindymarra (to Honour, Respect) Aboriginal Experiences In The Conduct Of Health Research: The Development Of Practical Recommendations To Enhance The Uptake Of Ethical Research Guidelines.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,015,166.00
Summary
Ethical, high quality research is needed to reduce the health gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. Currently, there is no critical analysis of the uptake of ethical guidelines. This study will investigate the experiences of Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal health researchers at a national level. Collected data will inform a nationally endorsed set of practical recommendations to guide future Aboriginal health research.
Novel Genomic Approaches To Identify The Missing Genetics Underlying Skeletal Muscle Disease.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,935,965.00
Summary
Skeletal muscle diseases can result in death in infancy or cause life-long and significant physical disability. Many families do not have a genetic explanation for their condition. We will use established and new technologies to find the missing genetics causing these devastating diseases. Our work has world-wide impact for the patients and families affected by these diseases.
Advancing Enhanced Biosecurity Of Major Arboviral And Other Vector-borne Diseases In Australia Through Near Infrared Spectroscopy Technology
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$754,983.00
Summary
Infectious diseases transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks represent a significant health threat to the Australian biosecurity. Current detection methods for these pathogens are expensive, time consuming and require highly trained personnel. We propose to conduct a set of experiments to test an innovative, real time technique based on infrared light to identify infected mosquitoes and ticks and demonstrate its capacity as surveillance tool for vector control programs against these pathogens.
Improving The Diagnosis Of Disorders Sex Development (DSD)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$818,997.00
Summary
Disorders of sexual development (DSDs) are surprisingly common, and often result in genital abnormalities, gender mis-assignment, infertility and psychological trauma. We will use our expertise in human genetics, molecular cell and developmental biology, to find genes important for sex development, identify gene defects that cause DSD, and study their functions. We will liaise with clinicians to apply these findings to the accurate diagnosis and medical care of DSD in children.