Development of contemporary surveillance and control methodologies for dengue and other mosquito-borne viral diseases. [ 2006 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Peter Ryan (Principal investigator)

Brief description This research proposal will address the need for better surveillance and control methodologies for mosquito-borne viral diseases and their vectors, including dengue and its global mosquito vector, Ae. aegypti, and a range of other important arboviral diseases throughout Australia. Research will focus in three areas: surveillance and control of Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses; development of contemporary risk management frameworks for dengue; and innovative investigations of insect age to provide evidence based monitoring and novel approaches to arbovirus disease prevention.

Funding Amount $AUD 512,290.00

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes Population Health CDF