Identification and functional evaluation of microRNAs and their target genes that regulate breast cancer metastasis [ 2009 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Robin Anderson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Yeesim Khew-Goodall ,  Dr Cameron Johnstone ,  Dr Philip Gregory

Brief description Breast cancer is the major cause of cancer-associated death in Australian women. Once the disease has spread to other organs, as occurs in about 20% of cases, our ability to treat the disease is limited and mortality is high, leading to an enormous social and economic cost New therapies for advanced disease are needed urgently. To facilitate this, we need to understand the molecular regulation of metastasis to distant organs and use this knowledge to develop new molecular targeted therapies.

Funding Amount $AUD 607,773.29

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant