Slowing the spread of malaria drug resistance by extending the lifespan of the artemisinin derivatives [ 2016 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Julie Simpson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Freya Fowkes ,  Prof Francois Nosten ,  Prof James Mccaw

Brief description Approximately 200 million clinical cases of malaria are treated globally each year. Alarmingly, resistance to the most highly effective antimalarial drugs, has emerged in Southeast Asia, jeopardizing malaria control. This project will develop novel mathematical models that predict the action of the antimalarial drug within an infected individual to inform the malaria community of optimal treatment strategies in areas where resistance has emerged.

Funding Amount $AUD 401,339.42

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant