RV3 Rotavirus Vaccine: A human neonatal rotavirus vaccine for the Asia-Pacific region

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Rotavirus infection is the leading cause of severe dehydrating gastroenteritis responsible for ~600,000 deaths per year in children <5 years of age worldwide. In this proposal we outline plans for the development of a human neonatal rotavirus vaccine in Indonesia. The goal is a safe and effective rotavirus vaccine affordable for children within the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2013

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $2,264,330.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Infectious Diseases

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

child health | gastroenteritis | infectious diseases | prevention | rotavirus | rotavirus infection | vaccine efficacy | vaccine technology | vaccine-preventable diseases