The role of emerging gastrointestinal viruses in the first two years of life: a birth cohort study [ 2012 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Stephen Lambert (Principal investigator)

Brief description Gastro illnesses are common and potentially serious early in life. We are aiming to find out more about these illnesses by following ~140 children from birth to their second birthday, with parents collecting a dirty nappy swab every week. Our laboratory will test these samples for a wide range of known and new gastro viruses, and we will also be looking for, as yet, undiscovered viruses. This information will allow us to document the burden of these illnesses in young children and their families.

Funding Amount $AUD 392,534.40

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Public Health (Australia) ECF