A novel macrophage lineage in inflammation and cancer [ 2017 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Wolfgang Weninger (Principal investigator)

Brief description Macrophages are an important haematopoietic cell type that has been implicated in inflammatory and cancerous diseases. In our preliminary work we have discovered a new macrophage subset, termed the perivascular macrophage, in breast cancer. The aim of this proposal is to investigate the origin of these cells, and the role they play in breast cancer. This will tell us how we might be able to manipulate the functions of these cells in order to curtail breast cancer progression.

Funding Amount $AUD 790,849.37

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant