Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/A508427/1
Ecological and genetic determinants of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis emergence in European amphibian populations.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor MC Fisher, Imperial College London, Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor AA Cunningham, Zoological Soc London Inst of Zoology, Institute of Zoology
- Grant held at:
- Imperial College London, Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Science Area:
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Environmental Microbiology
- Population Genetics/Evolution
- Systematics & Taxonomy
- Population Ecology
- Abstract:
- The occurrence of emerging infectious diseases represent a substantial global threat to the health of natural populations. Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has recently been discovered in Europe as the causative agent of amphibian mass mortalities, however the reasons as to why this pathogen is emerging are unclear. Population genetics will be used to determine whether European chytridiomycosis represents a recent introduction from other continents or is rather a change in a pre-existing host-parasite relationship. Surveillance techniques for determining the presence and density of B. dendrobatidis infection will be developed. These techniques, coupled to environmental monitoring, will allow us to define population parameters for use in epidemiological models that will be used to predict the impact and progression of this disease throughout European amphibian populations.
- Period of Award:
- 2 Jun 2004 - 1 Jul 2007
- Value:
- £38,675 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NE/A508427/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £38,675
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Equipment | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5,640 | £13,334 | £3,143 | £16,560 |
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