Exploring the Function of Breast Cancer-Associated Variants in Long Non-Coding RNAs [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Juliet French (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Stacey Edwards ,  Dr Alison Dunning ,  Prof Melissa Brown

Brief description Recent studies have identified regions within the human genome in which DNA sequence variations are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Several of these regions do not contain any known protein coding genes, suggesting that non-protein coding genes could be responsible for the associated risk. The aim of this proposal is to identify and characterise these non-coding genes. Understanding how sequences variations in these novel genes contribute to breast cancer will provide novel avenues for therapy.

Funding Amount $AUD 501,585.46

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant