The role of force-sensing ion channels in melanoma migration [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Kathryn Poole (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Matthew Baker ,  Dr Maté Biro ,  Prof Boris Martinac

Brief description Metastasis of melanoma cells away from the primary tumour site carries a very poor patient prognosis.This research aims to characterise a novel signalling pathway that can regulate the migration (movement) of melanoma cells. This signalling pathway depends on force-sensing platforms that can rapidly convert physical inputs from the environment into an electrical signal within the cell. We are working to understand how these force-sensors function.

Funding Amount $553,848.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant