Faculty of Veterinary Science Research Areas

Research funding

ARC Discovery:

2009 - 2011

Dr Jo Devlin, Dr Carol Hartley, Professor Glenn Browning and Dr James Gilkerson

Structural and functional investigations into a novel chemokine binding protein encoded by evolutionarily diverse alphaherpesviruses

The outcomes of this project will help control disease caused by alphaherpesviruses, including disease in livestock (horses and poultry) and wildlife (kangaroos and wallabies). This will enhance animal health and welfare and will also benefit the associated industries. Livestock industries are critically important to the Australian economy equine and poultry industries annually contribute approximately $7.7 and$2.6 billion respectively to our GDP.

Wildlife species are crucial to Australian ecosystems and feature in the Australian tourism industry. This project is expected to strengthen international research collaborations and further enhance Australia's reputation as a world-class leader in research and biotechnology.

ARC Linkage:

2009-2011

Professor Glenn Browning and Dr MS Marenda

Development of an attenuated vaccine to control the emerging bovine respiratory pathogen Mycoplasma bovis

The project will develop an attenuated vaccine to control the emerging bovine respiratory pathogen Mycoplasma bovis. This pathogen is a major contributor to bovine pneumonia in the feedlot industry and improved control will reduce reliance on antibiotics in cattle production.

2009-2012

Professor Robin Gasser and Dr Ian Beveridge

Catchment sources of microorganisms - developing an integrated strategy for the sustained prevention of waterborne disease outbreaks in humans in Melbourne.

This project will develop a quality scientific and technological program In national priority areas, leading to strong basic research and development of new concepts. It will enhance collaborative links between academia and industry as well as between basic and applied research. Development of pan-Australian collaboration will result in a more efficient use of resources in national and international contexts; enhance the skills-base in biology, biotechnology and bioinformatics; and increase global visibility potentially increasing investment in Australian science. It will result in improved surveillance and prevention of waterborne diseases; providing tangible outcomes with benefits to the water industry in regional and rural communities.

Linkage International Fellowship

Professor Robin B Gasser, Professor PW Sternberg and Dr Zhong

Automated, smart genomic data integration for the exploration of developmentally regulated molecules in parasites of major socioeconomic importance Approved

The national/community benefits are (1) enhanced focus on animal and human health biotechnology through the development of safe anti-parasite compounds/vaccines; (2) improved and sustainable control of key parasites with decreased risk of induction of drug resistance; (3) increased profitability of agricultural animal production; (4) consolidation of a technology platform for further applications in genomics and post-genomics of pathogens of global significance and construction of a pipeline for the validation of drug targets; (5) capturing the benefits from fundamental research and strengthening links between fundamental and applied research; (6) increasing the quality and quantity of scientifically skilled people in biotechnology.

NHMRC

Dr Kenneth J Snibson and Dr Stuart J Hirst

The relationship between blood vessel remodelling and inflammatory cells in chronic asthma.

Professor Ego Seeman, Dr Roger MD Zebaze, A/Pr Mark A Knackstedt, Professor Eleanor J Mackie, A/Pr Roger I Price andDr Karlis A Gross

Contribution of Cortical Porosity to Bone Fragility.

Associate Professor Thomas M Cocks, Professor Robin B Gasser and Professor Els NT Meeusen.

Investigating a new therapy for immune system diseases.

Associate Professor Michael A McGuckin, Associate Profesor Philip Sutton, Dr Alison L Every, Dr Sara K Linden and Associate Professor Victoria Korolik

Mucins in Infection and Inflammation.


ARC Linkage Project Grant

Exploring novel classes of compounds against parasites of major economic importance

Associate Professor Robin Beat Gasser, Faculty of Veterinary Science with Drs McCluskey and Sakoff from the University of Newcastle

NHMRC Research Grant

Protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR-1) and regulation of Helicobacter
pylori induced mucosal inflammation

Drs Philip Sutton and Janet Wee from the Faculty of Veterinary Science with Dr Richard Ferrero and Professor Hazel Mitchell

ARC Linkage International Grant

MitoGenomics of Key Pathogens - An International Research Co-operative  

Dr Aaron Jex and Associate Professor Robin Beat Gasser
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