Project Details
Project Description
The tick-borne parasite Babesia bovis causes significant disease in cattle in Australia and a sizeable economic loss. The parasites alter red blood cells causing severe, often fatal disease, but the mechanisms by which they do this are not understood. In this grant, we will identify novel parasite proteins involved in red blood cell modification and discover how they contribute to severe disease. Our results will underpin future development of new veterinary vaccines and drugs.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 4/01/10 → 31/12/12 |
Funding
- Australian Research Council (ARC): A$350,000.00
- Monash University
Equipment
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Australian Synchrotron
Office of the Vice-Provost (Research and Research Infrastructure)Facility/equipment: Facility