ARC Future Fellowships - Grant ID: FT230100465

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FT230100465

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Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Why certain viruses don't get along in mosquitoes. The molecular mechanism. The overall goal of this project is to obtain an understanding of how certain insect-only viruses make mosquitoes incapable of transmitting diseases. These viruses, called insect-specific flaviviruses, can be employed as biocontrol agents for mosquito-borne human and veterinary diseases. However as it is currently unknown how exactly they affect mosquitoes, the safety and efficacy of their use can't be predicted. The proposed project will dissect the very intricate mechanisms of interactions between insect-specific flaviviruses and mosquitoes and explain how exactly they prevent disease transmission. It should generate novel fundamental knowledge, implement innovative methodologies and provide training for students and junior scientist.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 29-06-2024

End Date: 28-06-2028

Funding Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships

Funding Amount: $812,850.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Microbiology | Virology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Other Keywords

Control of Pests, Diseases and Exotic Species In Terrestrial Environments | Disease Distribution and Transmission (Incl. Surveillance and Response) | Microbiology | Prevention of Human Diseases and Conditions | Virology

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