Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0989701

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0989701

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Retroviral invasion of the koala genome: prevalence, transmission and role in immunosuppressive disease. Koalas are a national symbol yet many of their populations are in decline as a result of habitat loss and disease. Lymphoid cancers and opportunistic infections are significant diseases in both captive and wild koala populations. We previously demonstrated that the recently identified koala retrovirus is associated with lymphoid cancer in koalas. This project will determine the distribution of the virus in Australia, the mechanism of its spread and its effect on the immune function of koalas. This research will provide a foundation for better management of captive koalas and for conservation of wild koalas.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 11-01-2010

End Date: 31-12-2016

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $240,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Virology | Veterinary Sciences | Immunology | Virology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Living resources (flora and fauna) | Diagnostics |

Other Keywords

Diagnostics | Immunology | Living resources (flora and fauna) | Veterinary Sciences | Virology

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