The University of Queensland

E.coli cattle vaccine (2009–2014)

Abstract:

We aim to identify and evaluate antigens and delivery systems for a vaccine to reduce enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) excretion by cattle. EHEC are potentially fatal food-borne human pathogens that are also a significant market access threat to Queensland's $3.6b export beef trade. The project builds on a long standing collaboration between the Queensland partners and Washington State University (WSU) through the Washington Vaccine Alliance. The new vaccine will have a unique mode of action and be protective against a range of Australian and US EHEC strains specifically for use under Australian conditions and for overseas marketability.

Grant type:

Queensland Government Smart State National and International Research Alliances Program

Researchers:

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  Associate Professor Rowland Cobbold

  Associate Professor
  

  School of Veterinary Science

  Faculty of Science

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  Professor Mark Schembri

  Professorial Research Fellow & Grou
  

  Institute for Molecular Bioscience

  Professor
  

  School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences

  Faculty of Science

Funded by:

Queensland Government Smart State National and International Research Alliances Program