Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1040002]Researchers: Dr Matthew Watts (Principal investigator)
Brief description A new test will be developed for the detection of the worm, Strongyloides stercoralis in the stool. S. stercoralis infects millions of people worldwide and occurs in the north of Australia. It can occasionally cause a ‘hyperinfection’ with fatal consequences. The test is based on the DNA detection method, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), which can be performed using simple equipment. The aim will be to make this test as easy possible to perform and to evaluate its effectiveness.
Funding Amount $AUD 127,494.97
Funding Scheme Postgraduate Scholarships
Notes Medical/Dental Postgraduate Scholarship
- nhmrc : 1040002
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1040002
