CHARACTERIZATION OF A NEW SUBTYPE OF AGGRESSIVE BREAST CANCER [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Pilar Blancafort (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Andrew Redfern ,  Asst Prof Mohit Jain ,  Dr Andrew Woo ,  Prof Christina Curtis

Brief description Much effort has been invested in the sequencing of cancer genomes, leading to the identification of genes linked to aggressive subtypes. There is now a need to confirm the importance of these genes and to exploit these findings for patient therapies. We have identified a new cancer driver controlling an aggressive type of breast tumour which may act through one carbon/folate metabolism. We aim to map the inner workings of these cancers to devise effective targeted drugs for these patients.

Funding Amount $763,152.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant