The hERG potassium ion channel is critical for the maintenance of the normal rhythm of the heartbeat. The aim of this study is to map the temporal sequence of the movements of different parts of the hERG K+ channel that regulate the opening and closing of the extracellular gate of the channel. To achieve this, we will use the powerful protein engineering technique of phi-value analysis, a technique that has never before been applied to voltage-gated ion channels.
Aquaculture Nutrition Subprogram: Evaluation Of Value-added Grain Protein Products For Atlantic Salmon And Black Tiger Prawns
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$347,378.00
Summary
The need to reduce reliance of aquaculture industries on fish based protein resources has long been recognized as an important issue. Notably the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation have given this issue such importance it is rated among their 9 key challenges to address in the 2000 – 2005 Research and Development Plan. Substantial work has already been undertaken to address this challenge over the past 10 years. Notably, recent developments have seen the increased adoption of some gr ....The need to reduce reliance of aquaculture industries on fish based protein resources has long been recognized as an important issue. Notably the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation have given this issue such importance it is rated among their 9 key challenges to address in the 2000 – 2005 Research and Development Plan. Substantial work has already been undertaken to address this challenge over the past 10 years. Notably, recent developments have seen the increased adoption of some grain based alternatives being used by the aquaculture feed manufacturing industries. Lupin kernel meal use by this sector in particular is a prominent success story.
As the aquaculture feed industries begin to increase their use of alternative protein resources, such as lupin kernel meals, it becomes increasingly important to develop quality assurance (QA) assessment criteria for specific feed ingredients. The nature of these criteria will vary depending on the end use of the product. An improved understanding of the nutritional value and functional properties of the ingredients is also required to maximize the use of these ingredients by these industries and to begin the QA criteria development process.
Presently the extruded fin-fish feed sector (primarily salmonid feeds) is the largest aquaculture user of value-added grain products in Australia. However, it is apparent that further development of market confidence, through resolution of some of the nutritional value assessment and processing issues, is required for some additional aquaculture sectors (e.g. prawns) to encourage routine use of these products and work addressing these issues is planned in this proposal.
Furthermore, exploration of new product possibilities has already begun in the GRDC project with the development of a series of very promising lupin protein concentrates. However, further evaluation of the potential and constraints for the use of these new and innovative products within aquaculture feeds is needed and additional evaluation in Atlantic salmon and prawns is required.
Objectives: 1. To determine the nutritional value of selected grain products, developed as part of the linked CLIMA-GRDC project, when included in feeds for Black tiger prawns and Atlantic salmon. 2. To evaluate any potential nutritional limitations of the grain products in aquaculture feeds. 3. To provide grain producers, grain processors, aquaculture feed manufacturers and the prawn and salmon aquaculture industries with information about the nutritional characteristics and quality assurance criteria of grain products so that they can be marketed and used with confidence in aquaculture feed formulations. Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE130101577
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$374,057.00
Summary
Retail price promotions in Australia: are consumers really better off? The number and variety of retail price promotions can confuse consumers, leading to poor purchase decisions. This project will explore how promotions affect consumer choices, with a view to improving consumers' understanding and the use of retail promotions to their advantage.
Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) - Marine Oils From Australian Fish: Characterisation And Value Added Products
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$5,981.05
Summary
Objectives: 1. To assist Australian industry develop new marine oil based, value-added products from existing or new fisheries including the bycatch and waste generated by the fishing and related industries (See Attachment to B4)
Objectives: 1. Attract participants from Australian and overseas from industry, government, and the research community 2. Provide a basis for the Australian seafood industry to move from being a commodity supplier to a producer of value added products by making available the most advanced technology from around the world 3. Enable researchers, producers and regulators to meet and make personal contact with their peers from overseas countries
Improving Health Outcomes With Population-based Biological, Social And Environmental Information And Research Methods.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$3,050,000.00
Summary
This proposal brings together two partner institutions and research teams in an integrated program through pooling of experience, sharing of databases and other resources and joint mentoring of new researchers to achieve improved health status through a whole of life and intergenerational view of health and health determinants. The proposal incorporates real consumer participation throughout the grant. The grant will help position Australia in the newly emerging research skills and methodology i ....This proposal brings together two partner institutions and research teams in an integrated program through pooling of experience, sharing of databases and other resources and joint mentoring of new researchers to achieve improved health status through a whole of life and intergenerational view of health and health determinants. The proposal incorporates real consumer participation throughout the grant. The grant will help position Australia in the newly emerging research skills and methodology involved with data linkages. Building on the successful multi-disciplinary research environments at both institutions, the grant will provide additional funds for these two groups to work cooperatively together. The groups currently operate with established links to researchers on a national basis and will be exploring aspects from the biomedical, clinical and health service delivery perspective to link environmental and social determinants of health from early childhood to adulthood. The grant will provide research training in a whole of life approach. In particular, researchers will gain experience in linking research findings into health policy with active consumer involvement to improve health outcomes.Read moreRead less
Objectives: 1. Investigate the economics of reclaiming the flesh left on the frames of white fish used for filleting at the Eden Fishermen's Co-operative Ltd
Depuration Of The Sydney Rock Oyster With Particular Reference To Vibrio Vulnificus
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$24,589.83
Summary
Objectives: 1. Optimise identification & enumeration of Vibrio vulnificus & other marine vibrios & microbiological contaminants of major oyster-growing areas in NSW. 2. Assess the incidence of V vulnificus and other marine Vobrios and traditional microbioliological contaminants (faecal coliforms, E. Coli) in the marine environment of major oyster growing areas in NSW 3. Determine rate & extent of accumulation in & removal of Vv from Sydney rock oyster in lab & ....Objectives: 1. Optimise identification & enumeration of Vibrio vulnificus & other marine vibrios & microbiological contaminants of major oyster-growing areas in NSW. 2. Assess the incidence of V vulnificus and other marine Vobrios and traditional microbioliological contaminants (faecal coliforms, E. Coli) in the marine environment of major oyster growing areas in NSW 3. Determine rate & extent of accumulation in & removal of Vv from Sydney rock oyster in lab & commonwealth depuration Read moreRead less
Objectives: 1. Study factors causing deterioration in quality of shark bodies & frozen shark fillets, including the effects of hygiene & slow & fast freezing on the quality of final product