Understanding Babesia Pathogenesis (Old ID 27083)

Australian Research Council
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

This project aims at gaining a deep understanding of the biology of Babesia parasites and how they cause disease (bovine babesiosis) in cattle. The project expects to discover novel parasite proteins involved in the development and persistence of bovine babesiosis and identify their functional role in infection. The main expected outcome is the discovery of parasite proteins that are critical for infection and pathogenesis of bovine babesiosis. The outputs from this project will aid in the development of novel vaccines to control bovine babesiosis and such vaccines would significantly improve beef and dairy production worldwide.

Date

01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

babesia bovis;babesia bigemina

Funding Body

Australian Research Council

Amount

179406

Project Team

N/A