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Scholarship Description
This project aims to improve our ability to control liver fluke infection in livestock through a better understanding of the underlying basis of treatment failure and the development of improved diagnostic tools to promote better use of antiparasitic drugs. The major aims of the project are to: (i) define the existing genetic diversity and population structure of F. hepatica including populations susceptible and resistant to the drug triclabendazole; (ii) develop superior diagnostic tests for liver fluke infection; (iii) apply these diagnostic improvements to measure the extent of resistance in the field in NSW and N Victoria. This information will inform management decisions on parasite control. The APAI student will use genetic markers and karyotyping to examine wild-type fluke populations from sheep and cattle in NSW and N Victoria to define the level of diversity and chromosomal ploidy in a single host animal, and within host populations.

Study Subject: STUDIES IN POPULATION GENETICS OF TRICLABENDAZOLE RESISTANCE
Web Address: http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/science/savs/
Provided By: Charles Sturt University
To be undertaken at: Charles Sturt University.
Level: Post Graduate

Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from July 23, 2009 until October 31, 2009.

Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD26669 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information
This scholarship is for any field of research.

Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia.

Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. You can download a PDF with more information about the scholarship here.
Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

General info
Chez Orchard (PG Scholarships Admin Assistant)
Charles Sturt University
Phone: 02 6933 4162
Fax: 02 6933 2800
Email: chorchard@csu.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.csu.edu.au/research/higher_degrees/scholarships/
Address:
Centre for Research and Graduate Trainin
Locked Bag 588
Wagga Wagga
NSW, Australia
2678

Main Contact
Prof Nicholas SANGSTER (Professor)
Charles Sturt University
Phone: (02) 6933 4107
Fax: (02) 6933 4348
Email: nsangster@csu.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/science/savs/
Address:
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga
NSW, Australia
2678

Main Contact
Terry Spithill (Strategic Professor)
Charles Sturt University
Phone: (02) 6933 2439
Fax: (02) 6933 4348
Email: tspithill@csu.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/science/savs/
Address:
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga
NSW, Australia
2678

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