Functional genomic characterization of “irukandji” venom

Summary

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Carukia Barnesi is a tiny Australian jellyfish that inhabit the northern waters of Australia. Stings from this jellyfish cause Irukandji syndrome, a potentially fatal condition involving extreme pain, cardiac dysfunction, and an impending sense of doom. In this project we will use new gene editing and functional genomic techniques to characterize how this jellyfish causes Irukandji syndrome and use this information to design rational venom antidotes.

This opportunity/project is part of the Faculty of Science Australian Research Council (ARC) Scholarship scheme and is now advertised on the Scholarship Office website. Applications are open and will close on 18 January 2026.

Supervisor

Professor Greg Neely.

Research location

School of Life and Environmental Sciences

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Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3728