Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP180102465

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP180102465

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Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Marsupial genomics: antimicrobial peptides and endangered species conservation. This project aims to use Australia’s unique biodiversity to tackle the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. Rapid gene duplication and evolution of antimicrobial peptide genes in marsupials provide protection for joeys that are immunologically naïve in the pouch. By characterising immune genes in 10 marsupial species, this project will yield new antimicrobial peptides that can tackle superbugs. Genomic information will also be used to provide significant benefits, such as improving the long term conservation of our endangered native species in a more appropriate and cost-effective way.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 05-03-2018

End Date: 31-12-2022

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $481,322.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Genetic Immunology | Genomics | Conservation and Biodiversity | Genetics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity at Regional or Larger Scales |

Other Keywords

Conservation and Biodiversity | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity at Regional or Larger Scales | Genetic Immunology | Genetics | Genomics

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