Clinical Review Of A Cohort Aged 22-33 Years Conceived Using Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$946,454.00
Summary
In a recent study, using telephone-interviews, we compared the health and wellbeing of 547 singleton young adults born following assisted reproductive technologies (ART), with 549 matched controls. Reviewing their health when they are 22-33 years is possible because of their ongoing interest. We have a protocol in place to measure their cardiac and respiratory function and other aspects of growth and development. Our findings will fill a major knowledge gap about the longer term safety of ART.
Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI100100130
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$180,834.00
Summary
Developing predictive tools for rapid assessment of multiple impacts, including climate change, on the marine ecosystem of Torres Strait (Australia). This project will underpin Australia's long-term commitment to maintain environmental biodiversity and sustainability in the face of synergistic effects from multiple threats. We will describe the consequences of threats and stressors on marine processes, harvested resources, and ecosystem functioning by identifying vulnerable species and habitats. ....Developing predictive tools for rapid assessment of multiple impacts, including climate change, on the marine ecosystem of Torres Strait (Australia). This project will underpin Australia's long-term commitment to maintain environmental biodiversity and sustainability in the face of synergistic effects from multiple threats. We will describe the consequences of threats and stressors on marine processes, harvested resources, and ecosystem functioning by identifying vulnerable species and habitats. We will provide management advice on balancing cultural and ecosystem integrity, economic efficiency, and ecosystem resilience under scenarios of climate and environmental change. This information is of immediate use by Australian government agencies. The project will put Australian scientists at the forefront of research focused on the adaptation of marine ecosystems to synergistic effects.Read moreRead less
Linking phytoplankton to fisheries using zooplankton size spectra. This project aims to develop innovative numerical methods to understand the dynamics, carbon export, and trophic structure of zooplankton. The trophic links between phytoplankton, zooplankton and fisheries are unknown. The size- frequency distribution of zooplankton (size spectrum) is an innovative method for estimating their growth, predation and production as food for fish. Analysis of a global synthesis of zooplankton size dis ....Linking phytoplankton to fisheries using zooplankton size spectra. This project aims to develop innovative numerical methods to understand the dynamics, carbon export, and trophic structure of zooplankton. The trophic links between phytoplankton, zooplankton and fisheries are unknown. The size- frequency distribution of zooplankton (size spectrum) is an innovative method for estimating their growth, predation and production as food for fish. Analysis of a global synthesis of zooplankton size distributions from tropical to polar environments are expected to reveal these vital rates of pelagic ecosystems. The zooplankton rates will reveal, for the first time, the link between phytoplankton and fisheries, and will significantly improve ecosystem models and global assessments of environmental change.Read moreRead less
Marine urban development: how can ecology inform the design of multifunctional artificial structures? This project aims to experimentally manipulate the design of artificial structures to achieve multipurpose ecological objectives. Artificial structures such as buildings and roads have featured in terrestrial urban landscapes for many years, but have only more recently begun encroaching on aquatic environments. Most marine artificial structures lack the innovative design solutions required to mi ....Marine urban development: how can ecology inform the design of multifunctional artificial structures? This project aims to experimentally manipulate the design of artificial structures to achieve multipurpose ecological objectives. Artificial structures such as buildings and roads have featured in terrestrial urban landscapes for many years, but have only more recently begun encroaching on aquatic environments. Most marine artificial structures lack the innovative design solutions required to mitigate their ecological impacts and provide essential ecosystem services such as pollution abatement. This project will investigate the efficacy of these designs with both classical measures of diversity and structure and novel measures of ecosystem function. The project aims to provide essential information to inform the design of future marine urban developments.Read moreRead less
ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrated Coral Reef Studies. The overarching aim of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrated Coral Reef Studies is to provide the scientific knowledge necessary for sustaining ecosystem goods and services of the worlds coral reefs, which support the livelihoods and food security of millions of people in the tropics. The Centre will enhance Australia's global leadership in coral reef science through three ambitious research programs addressing the future of coral ....ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrated Coral Reef Studies. The overarching aim of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrated Coral Reef Studies is to provide the scientific knowledge necessary for sustaining ecosystem goods and services of the worlds coral reefs, which support the livelihoods and food security of millions of people in the tropics. The Centre will enhance Australia's global leadership in coral reef science through three ambitious research programs addressing the future of coral reefs and their ability to adapt to change. A key outcome of the research will be providing tangible benefits to all Australians by building bridges between the natural and social sciences, strengthening capacity, and informing and supporting transformative changes in coral reef governance and management.Read moreRead less
Southern Ocean IPA - Variation To 2018-124: Science To Support Australia's Southern Ocean Fisheries 2018-2020. Addition Of Heard Island Patagonian Toothfish 2019 Stock Assessment Review
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$12,808.00
Summary
Commercial in confidence. To know more about this project please contact FRDC. Objectives: Commercial in confidence
A Demersal Fisheries Resource Survey Of The Queensland Continental Shelf Slope Between10°S And 21°S
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
Objectives: 1. Locate and quantify demersal resources along the continental slope from east of Torres Strait to the northern limits of the Swain Reefs that may be exploited by the Qld prawn fishing fleet
Towards An Industry-based Abalone Fishery Monitoring Program
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$334,356.00
Summary
Although Victoria has a well-established fishery independent monitoring program, in recent years the research focus has been toward improving the quality and quantity of fishery dependent data available. To properly realise this goal there is a strong and urgent need to make better use of industry (particularly the catching sector) as a vehicle for sampling and data acquisition. Fishery independent monitoring is costly and limited by MAFRI resources, however it is well recognised that industry c ....Although Victoria has a well-established fishery independent monitoring program, in recent years the research focus has been toward improving the quality and quantity of fishery dependent data available. To properly realise this goal there is a strong and urgent need to make better use of industry (particularly the catching sector) as a vehicle for sampling and data acquisition. Fishery independent monitoring is costly and limited by MAFRI resources, however it is well recognised that industry can potentially provide sampling opportunities that are at least an order of magnitude more numerous than those provided by fisheries agencies and research institutions. For instance, Victorian abalone divers each spend an average of about 50–55 days at sea each year to obtain the TAC. This equates to a total of at least 3,500 potential sampling opportunities. On many occasions divers visit more than one reef per day so that the number of opportunities is probably closer to about 5,000. The central issue is how to effectively utilise this industry potential for fishery assessment.
Scale fisheries have for many years had the benefit of scientific observers and fisheries extension officers, whereas such support for abalone fisheries is rare. Clearly this type of support will be needed before the Victorian abalone industry can be effectively engaged in sampling and data collection to support improved assessment of their fishery. In the absence of this support, industry based sampling becomes at best ad hoc and at worst ineffective and unsustained.
One of the areas where we have already demonstrated potential for industry to participate is in tagging abalone for growth studies. Growth in abalone characteristically exhibits high spatial heterogeneity to the extent that growth for one location has little meaning for other locations. Despite the release of about 35,000 tagged abalone across commercially important reefs, recapture rates have demonstrated that in most instances this quantity has been inadequate for obtaining sufficient growth data for fishery models to accommodate spatial heterogeneity in growth representatively. This presents particular challenges for modelling an abalone fishery at a geographical scale commensurate with the known population biology of this genus. The abalone industry offers one of the best opportunities for obtaining good growth data for a large number of locations, but experience has shown that effective participation of industry members requires support from scientifically trained persons.
Objectives: 1. Facilitate acquisition of data via industry including tagging for growth, size at maturity and length frequency of the catch. 2. Promote industry self-sufficiency in data collection including the training of deckhands and divers in sampling, measuring and recording techniques. 3. Develop appropriate management protocols to support on-going voluntary data collection by industry. Read moreRead less
Inhibition Of IFN-?/? By Human Metapneumovirus And The Induction Of Inflammation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$605,251.00
Summary
The newly isolated human metapneumovirus (hMPV) causes significant respiratory illness in infants, young children and the elderly. The virus can persist long-term and may predispose individuals to chronic lung disease. This proposal aims to determine the mechanisms by which hMPV infection causes respiratory disease, with a view to improving treatments and preventing disease.
Assessing the ecosystem-wide risks of threatened species translocation. Assessing the ecosystem-wide risks of threatened species translocation. This project aims to develop the first quantitative risk assessment framework to improve decisions about moving threatened species to new places. Moving threatened plants and animals to new environments, or reintroducing them where they previously persisted, is a growing focus of conservation. Moving species can have unanticipated effects on other specie ....Assessing the ecosystem-wide risks of threatened species translocation. Assessing the ecosystem-wide risks of threatened species translocation. This project aims to develop the first quantitative risk assessment framework to improve decisions about moving threatened species to new places. Moving threatened plants and animals to new environments, or reintroducing them where they previously persisted, is a growing focus of conservation. Moving species can have unanticipated effects on other species in the ecosystem. Although the International Union for Conservation of Nature deems ecosystem-wide risk assessments essential for conservation translocations, no framework exists to assess these risks and inform these decisions. New tools for assessing the risks of conservation translocations are expected to improve global and local conservation outcomes.Read moreRead less