Australian Biosecurity CRC For Emerging Infectious Disease
In an example of one innovation building on another, the Australian Biosecurity CRC for Emerging Infectious Disease (AB-CRC) supported the development and technology transfer of a rapid avian influenza ('bird flu') diagnostic test, which was subsequently crucial in controlling and eradicating equine influenza during Australia's 2007 outbreak. Providing unprecedented national capability for influenza testing, the test was ready when equine influenza hit Australia for the first time.
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Rural research wins prestigious innovation awards
Embargoed till 2130 AEST Tuesday, May 26
From firefighter fitness to aircraft safety: top young scientists reveal their results
Are our volunteer firefighters fit enough? That’s one of the questions to be addressed at the Pathfinders: the Innovators Conference in Canberra this week (May 26–28).
Eight early career scientists have been selected to present their research results at the conference, organised by the Cooperative Research Centres Association.
Matt Phillips, of the Bushfire CRC, will report on a study that establishes for the first time the safe physical work standards that should be applied for Australia’s 220,000 volunteer firefighters.
Researcher identifies new Australian animal viruses
Embargoed till 0900 AEST Tuesday, May 26
A Victorian scientist has identified two new animal viruses and has developed new tests for their detection and diagnosis. Neither of the viruses causes disease in livestock, however.
Dr Chris Cowled identified the new viruses–Middle Point orbivirus, found in cattle, and Stretch Lagoon orbivirus, found in mosquitoes, during his PhD studies at CSIRO’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong, Victoria.
Phone Public: 07 3346 8861
Email: stephen.prowse@abcrc.org.au
CRC Website: http://www.abcrc.org.au
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City: University Of Queensland
Province: Queensland
Country: Australia
Postal: 4072
