NSW universities research the long march of the cane toad and needle-free vaccines

Research by NSW universities into the likely impacts from the cane toad’s southern march, the development of needle-free vaccinations and reducing the toxic fumes that occur after blasting in mines will benefit from $19.7m in Australian Government funding.

These research projects are among 64 New South Wales projects receiving funding from the government’s Linkage Projects scheme.

Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr said: “The Linkages Projects scheme supports research that helps Australian manufacturers become more innovative and create high-wage, high-quality jobs by tackling important issues and improving the quality of life for all Australians.”

Using a $530,000 grant, the University of Sydney will continue its research into the effects of cane toads on southern biodiversity and ways to lessen their impact.

The University of New South Wales will use a $330,000 grant to develop new technology allowing vaccines to be formulated for oral delivery, with potential for considerable societal and economic impacts in developing countries.

The University of Newcastle will use a $500,000 grant to develop new explosives that reduce the toxic fumes that occur after blasting in mines.

For more information on these projects and to see a list of all projects, visit www.arc.gov.au/media/major_announce.htm.