Identifying genes causing melanoma and modifying the phenotype and exploring whether genetic fatalism affects sun-related health behaviours in high-risk individuals. [ 2019 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Aideen McInerney-Leo (Principal investigator)

Brief description Genetic analysis will be performed on individuals and families with melanoma to identify genes which increased their risk of developing melanoma in the first place and other genes modifying the severity of the disease. Research will also assess whether fatalistic beliefs about genetics are associated with sun protective and screening behaviours in high risk individuals.

Funding Amount $327,192.00

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Peter Doherty Biomedical ECF