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Genomics and post genomics of Eimeria: development of novel vaccines against poultry coccidiosis

Reference	BBS/E/I/00001114
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor Martin Shirley
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor Fiona Tomley
Institution	The Pirbright Institute
Department	The Pirbright Institute Department
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	9,743
Status	Completed
Type	Institute Project
Start date	01/04/2004
End date	31/03/2008
Duration	48 months

Abstract

The main scientific objectives are: Integration of research efforts within the IH and the GAAS on genomics and post-genomics of Eimeria parasites from the chicken. Preparation of a proposal to the Chinese Scientific Foundation for genome sequencing of the ubiquitous and pathogenic parasite of poultry, Eimeria maxima. Establishment of bioinformatics programmes on Eimeria aimed at identifying novel parasite targets for therapeutic intervention, to be achieved principally by training of PhD students within the GAAS. Initiation of joint research programmes to examine sequence polymorphism between strains of Eimeria tenella and E.maxima and begin studies on the molecular epidemiology of these two parasites. Integration of proteomics approaches to the study of Eimeria parasites from the chicken and the identification of potential vaccine candidates within organelles. Sharing of knowledge on the purification of different life-cycle stages of the parasites. Establishment of common methodologies and analytical resources.

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Committee	Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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