Determining the molecular basis of therapy resistance conferred by genetic lesions in the tumour protein TP53 in haematological malignancies [ 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2023 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Blood cancers that have genetic lesions in a tumour suppressor protein called TP53 respond poorly to therapy. Curing these patients is extremely challenging and new therapeutic strategies are desperately needed. Here, we aim to uncover the molecular mechanisms of drug resistance caused by loss of TP53 function and rationally design new therapies that may be curative. To do this, our team of leading scientists and clinicians will study patient samples and pre-clinical models of blood cancer.

Funding Amount $885,183

Funding Scheme Ideas Grants

Chief Investigator Dr Gemma Kelly

Notes Ideas Grants