Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0666515

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0666515

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Parasite virulence: the role of activation and suppression of P2X7 receptors. Toxoplasmosis and leishmaniasis pose a threat to the health and well-being of the Australian human and animal populations. Around 6-8 million Australians are infected with Toxoplasma, a parasite that can cause severe problems in immunosuppressed individuals and birth defects and miscarriage in pregnant women with a primary infection. Toxoplasmosis is also the main cause of abortion and stillbirth in Australian sheep. Leishmaniasis, recently found in Australia, is a risk for overseas travellers, livestock and wildlife. This research will provide an understanding of what makes these parasites successful, paving the way for development of novel drugs to combat these chronic diseases.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-02-2006

End Date: 31-12-2009

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $220,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Infectious Diseases | Veterinary Sciences | Cell Development (Incl. Cell Division And Apoptosis) | Parasitology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Clinical health not specific to particular organs, diseases and conditions | Infectious diseases | Child health |

Other Keywords

Cell Development (Incl. Cell Division And Apoptosis) | Child health | Clinical health not specific to particular organs, diseases and conditions | Infectious Diseases | Infectious diseases | Parasitology | Veterinary Sciences

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