Identification of novel epigenetic modifiers involved in neural stem cell function and glioblastoma [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Marnie Blewitt (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Matthew Ritchie

Brief description The brain is produced from stem cells that have the capacity to make all the mature cells in the brain, both during development, and after injury. Brain stem cells are of interest due to the therapeutic potential to alter their function for regenerative medicine or treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. These stem cells also have characteristics in common with brain tumour cells. We seek to identify genes important in brain stem cells and brain tumours, in order to identify new targets for therapy.

Funding Amount $AUD 748,680.94

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant