Migratory Cells To Ganglionated Network: Self-organization Of The Enteric Nervous System
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$328,294.00
Summary
The intestine has its own nervous system. This develops from cells that wander into the intestine during early development and self-organize to form the functional nervous system . The correct organization of the cells of this nervous system is required for correct intestine function. How they self-organize is not known, and there are diseases in which the process is disturbed. Molecular and cell biology and mathematical modelling will be used to understand how this occurs.
From Maps To Efficient Multi-parasite Control In The Philippines
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$358,121.00
Summary
Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths are major parasitic infections in Asia, causing anaemia, poor growth and poor school performance and death in some chronic schistosomiasis cases. We will use maps to demonstrate the geographic distribution of these parasites in the Philippines. We will estimate the impact and costs and benefits of parasite control programmes. This research will help plan more efficient parasite control and reduce the impact of these infections in the Philippines.