The genetics and mechanisms of resistance to the zoonotic highly pathogenic influenza virus in avian species

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1091865

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) poses a serious pandemic risk. This project will investigate the genetic basis and mechanisms underlying resistance to HPAI in birds. It will explore the role of immune genes in resistance to HPAI in six bird species which vary in their susceptibility to HPAI. Functional tests of resistance genes will be performed to determine how these genes can provide resistance to HPAI. This study will assist in the development of strategies to mitigate disease risks.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2015

End Date: 01-01-2020

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $337,373.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Immunogenetics (incl. Genetic Immunology)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

immunogenetics | immunology | influenza | viral immunology | zoonotic infectious disease

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