Research
The Queensland Tropical Health Alliance is unique:
- a network of world class researchers with expertise in tropical health
- a demonstrated capacity for drug and vaccine development
- located in a geographical base in the tropics
QTHA research aims to:
- improve detection, diagnosis and treatment of existing and emerging tropical diseases through research, commercialisation and program support
- reduce health risks associated with biosecurity and biohealth threats
- improve health outcomes for tropical Australia, the Asia-Pacific and other tropical regions
- enhance education and training of national and international health professionals and researchers
- provide advice and advocacy for national and international health policy development
Research Programs
Research is conducted within three broad programs across key stages of a tropical health commercialisation pipeline:
Drugs, diagnostics and vaccines
- conducting high-throughput screens and targeted or rational drug development
- development of novel therapeutics directed towards pathogen-derived toxins
- development of vaccines
- investigation of pathogen detection platforms and development of diagnostic assays for detection of parasitic infections
Indigenous health
- assisting Indigenous and underserved populations to improve health and well-being
- endemic diseases affecting rural, remote and Indigenous communities
Disease surveillance and control
- development of novel anti-vector interventions to prevent disease transmission
- development of methods and kits to control disease
- monitoring, evaluation and program support for effective interventions