Biodiscovery and Molecular Research Projects
Project Name:
Sustainable agricultural intensification systems for climate resilient development in Pacific Island Countries
Key Objective:
To evaluate biophysical and economic benefits to multiple sustainable intensification practices in crop-based farming systems in Samoa and Tonga, focussing on SI practices that are most likely to provide climate adaptation and mitigation benefits
Donor Funded:
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
Project Period:
2022 – 2026
Project Name:
Enhancing the management of antimicrobial resistance in Fiji and Samoa
Key Objective:
To sustainably build resilience across the One Health spectrum in the Pacific Region to tackle AMR
Donor Funded:
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
Project Period:
2020 – 2027
Project Name:
Harnessing the antiviral activities of Samoan traditional medicines
Key Objective:
To assess the antiviral activity of Samoan medicinal plants against respiratory viruses
Donor Funded:
Health Research Council New Zealand
Project Period:
2024 – 2028