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NERC Reference : NER/C/S/2000/00576

Ecology of fish-pathogenic rickettsia.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor TH Birkbeck, University of Glasgow, Institute of Biomedical & Life Sciences
Science Area:
None
Overall Classification:
Marine
ENRIs:
None
Science Topics:
None
Abstract:
The diversity of rickettsia from Scottish and Irish episodes of salmonid rickettsial septicaemia will be assessed by comparison of 16S rRNA gene sequences of isolates and those of rickettsia infecting bivalve molluscs. In addition to existing isolates in our collection, fresh isolates of Piscirickettsia salmonis will be obtained from disease outbreaks in Scotland and Ireland. To determine whether an invertebrate vector is likely in transmission of the disease three model invertebrate systems will be challenged with rickettsia to determine whether replication occurs and whether this could be a route of transmission between fish.
Period of Award:
1 Feb 2001 - 31 Jan 2003
Value:
£45,902
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/C/S/2000/00576
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
ROPA Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
ROPA

This grant award has a total value of £45,902  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - T&STotal - StaffTotal - Other CostsTotal - Indirect Costs
£827£25,866£7,311£11,899

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