Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0664408]
Researchers:
A/Prof Hamish McCallum
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Robert Menz
(Chief Investigator)
,
Michael Bull
(Chief Investigator)
,
ARC Linkage Grant LP1701000985
(Funded by)
,
Prof Charles Daugherty
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Ecological dynamics of parasite infections in reptiles. Australian ecosystems are threatened by new epidemics of diseases and parasites, some local, others from overseas. Examples include the facial tumours of Tasmanian devils and the fungus that threatens many native frog species. To manage these epidemics effectively, we must understand how they spread through animal populations. With better knowledge of how diseases of wildlife spread, we can develop more effective control of those diseases thereby protecting wildlife species, animal populations and, ultimately, Australian ecology. This project will help to protect our fauna from invasive diseases and contribute to sustaining the biodiversity of the country.
Funding Amount $220,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0664408
- ARC : DP0664408