ARC Future Fellowships - Grant ID: FT0992212

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FT0992212

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The genetics of resistance to devil facial tumour disease. Tasmanian devils are on the brink of extinction due to a new contagious cancer: Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD). The aim of this project is to determine the genetic nature of DFTD resistance in order to directly contribute to the conservation management of this iconic and ecologically important species. This research will generate fundamental information about genetic diversity in Tasmanian devils and establish the feasibility of breeding resistant animals for release into the wild.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-10-2010

End Date: 31-12-2014

Funding Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships

Funding Amount: $686,400.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Molecular Evolution | Genome Structure | Genetics | Genetic Immunology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Living resources (flora and fauna) | Biological sciences |

Other Keywords

Biological sciences | Genetic Immunology | Genetics | Genome Structure | Living resources (flora and fauna) | Molecular Evolution

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