Targeted mining for new drugs against parasitic nematodes of animals - a synergy of integrated, frontier technologies and a committed partnership with industry [ 2006-07-01 - 2008-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Ian Beveridge (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Shoba Ranganathan (Chief Investigator) ,  Robin B. Gasser (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Alexander Loukas (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Targeted mining for new drugs against parasitic nematodes of animals - a synergy of integrated, frontier technologies and a committed partnership with industry. This project will: develop a quality scientific and technological program in national priority areas, leading to a strong basic research, new concepts and the enhanced international collaborative links; strengthen links between basic and applied research, and academia and industry; develop excellence via pan-Australian collaborations, resulting in a more efficient use of resources in a national and international context; enhance the skills-base in biology, biotechnology and bioinformatics; increase global visibility with increased investment in Australian science; improved animal welfare and production via better control of infectious diseases; commercial products with benefits to agricultural producers in regional and rural communities.

Funding Amount $241,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Projects

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