Using Metagenomics to Determine the Causative Agent(s) of Tick-Borne Disease in Australia [ 2018 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Edward Holmes (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Michael Bunce

Brief description Tick-borne disease has emerged as a topical and controversial public health problem in Australia. We will employ state-of-the-art techniques in metagenomics to determine what microbial species (bacteria, viruses and eukaryotes) circulate in Australian ticks and whether these or different microbes are also present in humans diagnosed with tick-borne disease. The data generated will provide key information on whether tick-borne disease has a microbiological cause and, if so, the microbes involved.

Funding Amount $AUD 648,379.98

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant