Understanding and Preventing Airborne Transmission of Infectious Respiratory Aerosols [ 2012 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Luke Knibbs (Principal investigator)

Brief description This project aims to significantly advance our understanding of how infectious bacteria are transmitted through the air, and what basic control measures are most effective at preventing this. This research is focused on persons with cystic fibrosis (CF), as they may be particularly susceptible to such transmission, but our results will also help us better understand how other infections are spread through the air. This is especially important given the recent global influenza pandemic.

Funding Amount $AUD 393,894.04

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Public Health (Australia) ECF