The landscape of cancer genes and associations with prognosis in breast cancer diagnosed in premenopausal women [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Sherene Loi (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Prudence Francis ,  Dr Chee Khoon Lee ,  Prof Alan Coates

Brief description Using state of the art technology, the purpose of this project is understand the implications of known cancer mutations in breast cancer diagnosed in premenopausal ER-positive breast cancer. Mutations are abnormalities in the DNA of genes that can provide a signal for uncontrolled growth, a hallmark of cancer. The unique aspect of this project is use of tissue samples from patients who were diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age. This information will help us develop new treatments.

Funding Amount $AUD 700,512.54

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant