Peter Timms
Dr. Peter Timms is a microbiologist at the University of the Sunshine Coast who has dedicated over a decade to developing a groundbreaking single-dose vaccine aimed at combating the chlamydia epidemic threatening Australia's koala population. His research is pivotal in addressing the high infection rates, which can reach up to 70% in some wild colonies, and has the potential to significantly reduce mortality rates among koalas affected by the disease.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,925 | $2,700,000 | 1,150$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 625,978 | 544 | $73,000 | 63$ |
| Israel | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 7,925 | $400,000 | 344$ |
| Totals | 3 | 77,728,889 | 37,394 | $3,173,000 | 1,557$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Israel:
Professor Peter Timms led the research team that developed the vaccine to protect koalas from a severe sexually transmitted disease.
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Luxembourg:
Peter Timms is a microbiology professor at the University of the Sunshine Coast who commented on the importance of the new vaccine for koalas.
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United Kingdom:
Dr Peter Timms said the team hoped to secure major funding to roll out the vaccine nationally to wildlife hospitals, vet clinics and koalas in the wild.
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