Congratulations to the researchers who successfully sought grants in the ACT Health and Medical Research Program funding round for 2007/08.
The call for applications in 2007 received 21 applications, fifteen for Large Project Development Grants and six for Short-term Fellowships. All applications were assessed by the ACT Health and Medical Research Council.
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The call for applications in 2007 received 21 applications, fifteen for Large Project Development Grants and six for Short-term Fellowships. All applications were assessed by the ACT Health and Medical Research Council. Details of the successful research projects can be found below.
Congratulations to the researchers who successfully sought grants in the ACT Health and Medical Research Program funding round for 2007/08.
The ACT Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher MLA, noted that:
"This support will help the ACT to maintain its reputation for scientific excellence in health and medical research.
Funding was awarded to the following applicants in the 2007/08 funding round:
Funding recipients
Prof Ian Ramshaw
| Australian National University | The Development of a Cross-strain and Cross-subtype Pre Pandemic Influenza Vaccine |
| This project aims to develop a cross-strain and cross-subtype vaccine based on cell-mediated immune responses to internal influenza antigens to provide coverage against H5N1, H1N1 and H3N2 |
Dr Matthew Cook
| The Canberra Hospital and Australian National University | Regulation of cutaneous mast cell-mediated inflammation |
| This project aims to examine how IgE, T cells and intrinsic signalling influences mast cell activation and their effect on atopic dermatitis using a unique mouse model |
Dr Kevin Saliba
Dr Kevin Saliba
| Australian National University | Riboflavin utilisation by malaria parasites as an antimalarial drug target |
| This projects aims to determine whether the mechanisms by which the malaria parasite acquires and utilises riboflavin (vitamin B2) can be targeted by riboflavin analogues to kill the malaria parasite, both in vitro and in vivo. |
Ms Jennie Yaxley
| The Canberra Hospital and University of Canberra | Development of graduated home-based wobble-board strength and balance training programs |
| This fellowship will enable the researcher to develop and tiral a Sequential Wobbleboard Exercise Program, that progressively challenges balance through gradual increases in instability. |
Dr Ljubov Simson
| University of Canberra | Adult Stem Cell Release by Novel Small Modified Sugars |
| This project aims to develop, optimise and characterise a panel of novel small modified sugars that have been identified to initiate adult stem cell release |
Prof Klaus Matthaei
| Australian National University | New Mouse Model for Interferon Action in Human Viral Diseases |
| This project aims to generate a new mouse model that will allow the analysis of the antiviral activity of p150, an interferon (IFN)-induced isoform of the adenosine deaminase ADAR1 and its contribution to IFN side effects |
