How caveolae condition tissue mechanics for an anti-tumor niche. [ 2018 - 2021 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Alpha Yap (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Robert Parton

Brief description The outcome of cancer is determined not only by the behaviour of the cancer cell, but also by how the normal tissue cells of the body respond to it. This project investigates how tissue cells that surround cancer cells can eliminate early cancers from the body. It develops on newly-discovered mechanisms that allow epithelial tissues to detect and physically expel cancer cells. This mechanism can protect us from cancer, but potentially allow cancer to develop when it fails.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,106,503.16

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant