A single vaccine for influenza and pneumonia. Influenza and bacterial pneumonia collaborate to kill millions of people each year. This project aims to develop a single vaccine that will provide long-lasting protection against both influenza and pneumonia.
Effects Of Biological And Environmental Factors And Of Fishing Practices On Recruitment And Abundance Of Scallops
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$55,396.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. To determine information needs for developing a predictive model based on environmental and fisheries variables 2. To collate all the existing and relevant local data on scallop recruitment and abundance, associated environmental factors and fishing effort 3. Combine these data into a model describing relationships between environment, fishing effort, recruitment and abundance 4. Build a model of the fishery using the Port Phillip Bay data (which is the most ....Objectives: 1. To determine information needs for developing a predictive model based on environmental and fisheries variables 2. To collate all the existing and relevant local data on scallop recruitment and abundance, associated environmental factors and fishing effort 3. Combine these data into a model describing relationships between environment, fishing effort, recruitment and abundance 4. Build a model of the fishery using the Port Phillip Bay data (which is the most comprehensive data set). Include sensitivity analysis. Identify any additional data needs 5. Determine suitabilityof the Port Phillip Bay model for modelling the scallop fishery in south-eastern Australia 6. Recommend further course of action for data collection and fisheries management in order to refine the model Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE110100078
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$500,000.00
Summary
Establishment of a comprehensive regional biophysical analysis facility. Interactions between molecules are needed for cells to function correctly. This facility will permit comprehensive molecular characterisation as well as research into the fundamentals of how molecules interact.
Seafood CRC: Maximising The Quality Of Australian Wild-caught Prawns (Quality Assurance)
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$177,179.94
Summary
Despite overwhelming support for industry investment to implement the national prawn market development strategy developed by Brand Council (CRC 2011/736), a major aligned industry concern was the inconsistent quality of, in particular wild caught prawns, and how this inconsistency may have the potential to negatively impact the market development activities. The Australian wild catch prawn industry is widely distributed and characterised by variation in geography, target species, operating/h ....Despite overwhelming support for industry investment to implement the national prawn market development strategy developed by Brand Council (CRC 2011/736), a major aligned industry concern was the inconsistent quality of, in particular wild caught prawns, and how this inconsistency may have the potential to negatively impact the market development activities. The Australian wild catch prawn industry is widely distributed and characterised by variation in geography, target species, operating/harvest systems, size of vessel and operator capabilities. Additionally, there can be high staff turnover, language and cultural differences and literacy issues. This leads to inconsistent product harvesting, brining, cooling, preserving, packaging and grading and/or inappropriate processing, which causes inconsistent product quality. Such quality issues can be exacerbated by poor handling at both retailer and consumer level.
While prawn quality standards have previously been created, there has been little integration, acceptance or uptake of these standards and associated training by indutry More often, standards have been created at fishery, company and vessel level, or are at the request of down chain partners. With considerable industry investment to both develop and implement the national Australian prawn strategy, there is now a greater incentive for the production of a consistent quality product to underpin the Australian prawn strategy messages/activities and ensure the best possible prawn experience for consumers.
Objectives: 1. The Australian prawn market development strategy is underpinned by supply of a consistent, high quality product. 2. To establish, trial, and evaluate the impact of a national, whole of chain, prawn quality program for grading, shelf-life, appearance and provenance of Australian prawns. Read moreRead less
Rapid detection of rare-event cells by strong UP-conversion
encoded nano-radiators (SUPER Dots): finding a needle in a haystack. Current diagnostic tests are not sensitive enough to detect cancer in its very early stages or early recurrence following treatment. The new technologies developed by this project will be able to find single cancer cells in blood and urine samples heralding a new era in medical diagnostics.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE120100006
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$600,000.00
Summary
An adaptable and dedicated linear accelerator for medical radiation research. Leading radiation scientists developing innovative methods and devices for treating cancer patients will collaborate in future research using this highly adaptable linear accelerator for medical radiation research. Innovations in tumour targeting, better patient safety, new medical devices and improved cancer outcomes are expected.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE160100193
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$590,000.00
Summary
Next Generation Mass Spectrometry for Analysis of Biomolecules. Next-generation mass spectrometry for analysis of biomolecules:
This project seeks to establish a next-generation mass spectrometer that represents the most sensitive, accurate and rapid mass spectrometer allowing the simultaneous quantitation of several hundred to several thousand proteins in a single experiment. This is designed to particularly support infection and immunity research. Novel fragmentation capabilities and enhanced ....Next Generation Mass Spectrometry for Analysis of Biomolecules. Next-generation mass spectrometry for analysis of biomolecules:
This project seeks to establish a next-generation mass spectrometer that represents the most sensitive, accurate and rapid mass spectrometer allowing the simultaneous quantitation of several hundred to several thousand proteins in a single experiment. This is designed to particularly support infection and immunity research. Novel fragmentation capabilities and enhanced workflows on this instrument may allow new types of experiments to be conducted providing significant improvements in coverage and depth of analysis.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE210100122
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$725,000.00
Summary
Hydrogen-deuterium exchange system - a missing link in protein analysis . Proteins are highly dynamic molecules that are essential to life. This project aims to acquire a fully automated and integrated hydrogen-deuterium exchange system, a powerful tool for analysing the motion of proteins and their interactions with other molecules. Expected outcomes include a new capability for biology labs around Australia by (1) increasing success rates of difficult projects that aim to visualise 3D protein ....Hydrogen-deuterium exchange system - a missing link in protein analysis . Proteins are highly dynamic molecules that are essential to life. This project aims to acquire a fully automated and integrated hydrogen-deuterium exchange system, a powerful tool for analysing the motion of proteins and their interactions with other molecules. Expected outcomes include a new capability for biology labs around Australia by (1) increasing success rates of difficult projects that aim to visualise 3D protein structures and (2) providing rapid information about protein interaction sites. Anticipated benefits include the generation of dynamic data that will be highly complementary to static pictures of protein structures. This will enable clever design of new proteins with beneficial uses in the biotechnology industry.Read moreRead less
Development Of A Hydrodynamic Model To Investigate Near Field And Regional Connectivity Around Okehampton Bay
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$332,469.00
Summary
Primarily this project is needed to satisfy the regulatory requirements of the Tasmanian salmon industry regulator, the EPA. Currently there is no calibrated local scale model that is suitable to provide connectivity information of the region in question. This proposal aims to develop a nested suite that may provide environmental information to assist in satisfying the salmon farming requirements in the region. Objectives: 1. A calibrated model is developed, where the model skill ....Primarily this project is needed to satisfy the regulatory requirements of the Tasmanian salmon industry regulator, the EPA. Currently there is no calibrated local scale model that is suitable to provide connectivity information of the region in question. This proposal aims to develop a nested suite that may provide environmental information to assist in satisfying the salmon farming requirements in the region. Objectives: 1. A calibrated model is developed, where the model skill is known and those connectivity characteristics can be bounded by levels of confidence. Read moreRead less
Economic Analysis Of The Tasmanian Fishing Industry
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$47,422.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. To determine the impact of the Tasmanian fishing industry on the local economy. 2. To assess the future growth prospects of the different industry components.