Epigenetic Changes in the Prostate Cancer Microenvironment [ 2016 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Susan Clark (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Mitchell Lawrence ,  Prof Gail Risbridger ,  Prof James Kench ,  Prof Phillip Stricker

Brief description Many men with prostate cancer have slow-growing tumours that are unlikely to spread outside the prostate. These men with low-risk cancer are often monitored to prevent unnecessary aggressive treatments. However, the current methods used to distinguish between slow-growing and aggressive tumours are imprecise and there is a risk of missing aggressive tumours. We aim to identify new biomarkers of prostate cancer by measuring modifications to the DNA in the tumour and surrounding cells

Funding Amount $AUD 873,261.65

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant