Overview of Research Programs
Discovery and Development
Program manager:
Using genomics and other state-of-the-art technologies to identify novel poultry health and diagnostic products.
The viability of the poultry industries depends on continuous innovation in health care. Sub-Program 2A is focused on long-term, strategic research to discover and develop new products and diagnostic tools.
Sustainable poultry health is being achieved through the application of state-of-the-art technologies, with novel therapeutic products and anti-microbials being delivered to the poultry industries here in Australia and overseas.
Associated Projects
- 03.09: Genomic approaches to development of novel vaccines
- 03.13: Virulence genes and pathogenicity of P. multocida
- 03.16a: Application of genomic-based technology for the development of new health products
- 03.16b: RNA interference for genomic studies and therapeutics
- 03.16c: Boosting innate immunity and use of cytokines for the enhancement of vaccine efficacy through manipulation of the immune system
- 03.17: Improved diagnostics and disease surveillance through the application of molecular biotechnology
- 03.33: Control of infectious bronchitis virus - improved diagnostics and disease surveillance through the application of genomic technology
- 04.14: Development of new generation Marek’s disease vaccines
- 04.15: Oral delivery system for poultry health products
- 04.16: Recombinant α-toxin as a protective antigen against Necrotic Enteritis
- 05.09: Identification of vaccine antigens from Clostridium perfringens and Campylobacter jejuni
- 06.06: Improving the production efficiency of coccidiosis vaccine using anti-oocyst antibodies
- 06.09: Phage-displayed peptides are antimicrobial towards Campylobacter jejuni
- 07.08: Improving control of colibacillosis using genomic information
- 07.15: A new virulence factor in Clostridium perfringens causing necrotic enteritis in chickens - a route to vaccine development
- 07.25: Vectoring antigens to the chicken immune system - studies with Campylobacter