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Understanding the large Plasmodium reservoir in the spleen – a hidden barrier to malaria elimination
Objectives
This research aims to provide a deep biological understanding of the hidden splenic reservoir in malaria.
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Rationale and Abstract
Malaria is a parasitic disease infecting >240 million people and causing >600 thousand deaths annually. It was recently discovered that its major infectious reservoir is hidden in the spleen. This research will inform the development of new and improved control strategies for the detection, treatment and prevention of malaria.
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Date
Jan 2024 — Dec 2028
Total Project Funding
$396,583
Funding Details
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Australia, Australia
Grant ID: 2025376
AUD 587,040
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