Environmental and host contributors to infectious health threats and burden of infectious diseases [ 2015 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Karin Leder (Principal investigator)

Brief description Infections remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality. I will undertake research in a number of areas, with a focuses on: i)Imported infections: My lead role in and access to a global network of sites that track infections among travellers and immigrants will enable study of emerging priority issues among mobile populations. ii)Waterborne risks: I will perform studies to identify optimal strategies for improving water supply and associated health impacts in developing countries.

Funding Amount $AUD 474,712.16

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes Population Health CDF