Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0989701]Researchers: A/Prof Paul Young (Chief Investigator) , Damien Higgins (Chief Investigator) , Professor Joanne Meers (Chief Investigator) , ARC Linkage Grant LP1701000985 (Funded by)
Brief description Retroviral invasion of the koala genome: prevalence, transmission and role in immunosuppressive disease. Koalas are a national symbol yet many of their populations are in decline as a result of habitat loss and disease. Lymphoid cancers and opportunistic infections are significant diseases in both captive and wild koala populations. We previously demonstrated that the recently identified koala retrovirus is associated with lymphoid cancer in koalas. This project will determine the distribution of the virus in Australia, the mechanism of its spread and its effect on the immune function of koalas. This research will provide a foundation for better management of captive koalas and for conservation of wild koalas.
Funding Amount $240,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0989701
- ARC : LP0989701