Role of a PI3K regulator in breast cancer. [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Christina Mitchell (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Lisa Ooms ,  Prof Catriona Mclean

Brief description Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among females which affects 1 in 8 women. Normal cells only divide when they receive a stimulus however cancer cells divide uncontrollably and are able to spread to other sites in the body, a process known as metastasis. We have identified a cancer suppressing gene which regulates cancer spread. This grant aims to characterise the mechanisms by which this gene controls cell movement and breast cancer spread.

Funding Amount $AUD 595,883.60

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant