Inducible caspase 9 suicide gene to improve the safety of donor T cell addback after haploidentical stem cell transplantation [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Siok-Keen Tey (Principal investigator)

Brief description In bone marrow transplantation, donor immune cells are important for fighting cancer cells and infections but can also attack healthy tissues, causing graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). We will use gene technology to insert a safety switch called inducible capase 9 (iCasp9) into the donor immune cells which will make them susceptible to an otherwise non-toxic chemical. This will make it safer to boost the recipients’ immunity because these cells can be rapidly eliminated if GVHD occurs.

Funding Amount $AUD 566,232.33

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant