Breast Cancer Biospecimen Resource [ 2004 - 2009 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Christine Clarke (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Adrienne Morey ,  A/Pr Michael Bilous ,  A/Pr Rosemary Balleine ,  Prof Allan Spigelman
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Brief description The Breast Cancer Biospecimen Resource will consist of stored samples of the majority of newly diagnosed breast cancers in NSW and through the Australian and New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group together with accurate, prospectively tracked clinical data on each specimen. This facility will serve as a model for extension of similar procedures to other common Australian cancers including cancers of the lung, bowel, prostate and melanoma. Research that is facilitated by this Resource holds real promise for improving patient selection for treatment. This will return a significant humanitarian and cost saving benefit. In addition this advance would also maximise the benefit of population mammographic screening.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,200,000.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Enabling Grants

Notes Enabling Grant