Mechanism of breast cancer metastasis: Tumour cell remodelling of the extracellular matrix [ 2008 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Darryl Russell (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Elizabeth Williams ,  Dr Carmela Ricciardelli

Brief description The main complication in breast cancers leading to death is metastatic relapse. This research aims to understand the role for a protease that promotes spread of breast cancer to the lymph nodes and lungs. The outcomes will identify a novel process that leads to lymph node metastasis and offer a new target for therapies that prevent relapse and tests to identify breast cancer patients at risk of relapse.

Funding Amount $AUD 377,331.07

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant