Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1103804]Researchers: Prof Elizabeth Mcgraw (Principal investigator) , Prof Paul Young (Principal investigator) , Prof Edward Holmes
Brief description A bacterium called Wolbachia has been shown to stop dengue virus from replicating inside mosquitoes and so is being field-tested as a biocontrol agent against dengue fever. A major threat to this strategy is the emergence of resistance either in the mosquito or virus. This proposal addresses two fundamental knowledge gaps – how does Wolbachia block virus growth and how might resistance evolve? This research is significant as it will inform the development of strategies to counter resistance.
Funding Amount $AUD 758,963.84
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 1103804
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1103804