Targeting Plasmodium falciparum Gametocytes

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1038675

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The transmission of malaria is dependent on gametocytes, the sexual stages of parasite development that are taken up by mosquitoes when feeding on an infected person. While gametocytes are not responsible for disease symptoms, it is clear that malaria eradication is not be possible without an understanding of their biology and the tools to prevent transmission. My research focuses on understanding the biology of gametocytes and identifying new drug targets for transmission blocking strategies.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $81,416.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical Parasitology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Falciparum malaria | drug action | malaria | malaria therapy | malaria transmission

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