Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP220103530]Researchers: G. Gregory Neely (Chief Investigator) , Daniel Hesselson (Partner Investigator) , Dr Eivind Undheim (Partner Investigator) , Nicholas Casewell (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Using venoms to map critical and evolutionary conserved vulnerabilities. We have developed and applied new functional genomic approaches to study venom evolution. Using CRISPR screening, we find that unrelated venoms act on cells by exploiting the same vulnerabilities. By functionally mapping these vulnerabilities for all venom classes, we can begin to develop universal venom antidotes. Conversely, much of what we know about venom mechanisms comes from a small percentage of the biodiversity within a venom, and we have developed genomic tools to study the venom “dark matter”. This work will lead to the full molecular characterisation of venom biodiversity, and new venom components will be useful for research or as novel medicines.
Funding Amount $528,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP220103530
- ARC : DP220103530