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Genetic mutations associated with skin & wool growth in sheep
![Animal science sheep](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-07/animal-science-sheep-27191.jpg?h=2f83cd36&itok=Ynj8P0IC)
Honours project: Identify genetic mutations in sheep DSC1 & DSG4 genes essential for skin and wool follicle architecture.
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Working with animals: Knowledge of delegated legislation in biomedical research
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Honours project: Undertake qualitative research methods to determine personnel awareness and knowledge of a range of secondary legislative documents pertaining to the use of animals in research.
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Modelling and analysis of cell survival data from hadron therapy
Honours projects: Study honours in physics and help improve the accuracy of cancer treatment planning.
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Uncovering the relationship between two malaria proteins required for invasion
Honours project: Delve into an honours project in the structural and functional analysis of malaria proteins required for Red Blood Cell invasion.
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Mitochondrial DNA haplotype & response to placental restriction in sheep
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Honours project: Determine effects of mitochondrial DNA haplotype on extent and response to placental restriction in sheep.
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Evaluation of monoclonal antibodies in detection of avian influenza antigens
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Honours project: Evaluate different recombinant and non-recombinant monoclonal antibodies against M2e antigen of avian influenza virus, to find the most reactive antigens and antibodies
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Exploring the functions of MAPK-interacting kinases (MNKs) in metabolic disease
![MNKs play a key role in promoting adipocyte differentiation and this will be explored using the 3T3-L1 system](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-06/proud-figure-mnks.png?h=29a9ff9b&itok=IYCRw7Qu)
Honours project: Explore the functions of MAPK-interacting kinases (MNKs) in metabolic disease at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute.
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Pathogenesis of newly emerged Newcastle disease virus in South East Asia
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Honours project: Investigate molecular basis of pathogenicity of the Newcastle disease virus and provide preliminary information to develop new vaccines for protection of poultry in Indonesia.
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Cellular-stress induced activation of non-TFEB regulated lysosomal genes
![Cellular stress-induced transactivation of autophagy and lysosomal genes. In normal conditions, transcription factor EB (TFEB) is kept in the cytoplasm in an inactive form.](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-06/proud-figure-cellular-stress.png?h=5a854f77&itok=BsDzr49I)
Honours project: Investigate the role of the eIF2α/ATF4 pathway in stress-induced transcription of non-TFEB genes.
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Occurrence & distribution of ticks in South Australia
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Honours project: Outbreaks of the tick-transmitted parasitic disease Theileriosis in South Australia has raised questions regarding the presence of the tick vector.
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