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A spatial atlas of mosquito gene expression for understanding flavivirus transmission

  • Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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Grant number: GA522041

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Key facts

  • Disease

    Unspecified

  • Start & end year

    2026
    2029

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $1,478,524

  • Funder

    National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

  • Research Location

    Australia

  • Lead Research Institution

    The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Pathogen: natural history, transmission and diagnostics

  • Research Subcategory

    Pathogen morphology, shedding & natural history

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Not Applicable

  • Vulnerable Population

    Not applicable

  • Occupations of Interest

    Not applicable

Abstract

This project will create detailed maps showing how flaviviruses like dengue and Zika virus affect mosquito tissues at the gene level. Using new spatial transcriptomics technology, we’ll see where and how these viruses interact with mosquitoes. We’ll also study how viral virulence factors help the virus survive and spread. This research could lead to new ways to stop mosquitoes from transmitting these diseases.