Animal and Plant Health Agency · Awarded contract
Awarded

Joint PhD Studentship on Mosquito Nutrition and Disease Transmission

Awarded 05 Mar 2024

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Awarded05 Mar 2024
Value£55,318.00
RegionLondon
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 11mo3y 7mo term, 75% elapsed
Awarded 5 Mar 2024Expires 29 Sept 2027

The Animal and Plant Health Agency awarded a contract to Imperial College Projects Ltd for a joint PhD studentship with Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine.

The research focused on characterizing the impact of the nutritional landscape on mosquito immunity, behavior, and disease transmission, with a One Health approach.

The project involved controlled studies to determine the direct effects of phytochemicals on pathogens in vitro and in vivo, and the effect of nectar feeding on mosquito immunity, vector competence, and vectorial capacity.

The contract value was AUD 55,318.

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