Deciphering tumour heterogeneity of breast cancer metastases using barcoded patient derived xenografts [ 2016 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Delphine Merino (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Shalin Naik

Brief description Breast cancer mortality is largely due to metastases that seed from the primary tumour. Breast tumours are known to contain a heterogeneous mix of cells, but the precise way that cells are selected for tumour growth and metastasis (as well as their response to systemic therapy) is not well understood. In this study we will use patient samples and cellular ‘barcoding’ to track the destiny of every single clone throughout disease progression and study the effect of various therapies on metastasis.

Funding Amount $583,161.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant