Genomic-based tools to support the control of urogenital schistosomiasis and hepatic opisthorchiasis [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Neil Young (Principal investigator)

Brief description Over 100 million people are affected by parasitic flukes that promote malignant tumours. Parasite control depends on a single drug, making resistance an imminent threat. I will deliver new genomic tools to unravel the complex interactions between parasites and humans, and explore parasite population diversity on a continental scale. I will then prioritise a panel of anti-parasitic drug targets and vaccine candidates to deliver the next generation of interventions against parasitic diseases.

Funding Amount $AUD 432,528.53

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes RD Wright Biomedical CDF