Genome-based tools to support urogenital schistosomiasis control [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Robin Gasser (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Aaron Jex ,  Dr Neil Young ,  Prof Paul Brindley

Brief description More than 100 million sub-Saharan Africans have urogenital schistosomiasis, a disease that promotes malignant cancer and HIV/AIDS. Control depends on a single drug, making resistance an imminent threat. We will deliver new molecular tools to assess parasite genetic diversity and to prioritise a panel of anti-parasitic drug targets and vaccine candidates. These outcomes will deliver the next generation of interventions against urogenital schistosomiasis.

Funding Amount $AUD 442,843.13

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant