The roles of EZH2 and FOXO1A in CNS-PNET pathogenesis. [ 2006 - 2008 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Ursula Kees (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Peter Dallas

Brief description Although CNS-PNETs are the most common embryonal CNS tumours of childhood and cause significant mortality and morbidity, there is a very limited understanding of the pathogenesis of this aggressive disease. This situation is a major handicap to the development of more specific and effective therapies. While a better understanding of the fundamental pathology of CNS-PNETs will have immediate diagnostic implications, the elucidation of the biochemical pathways that are disrupted in these tumours will facilitate the design of new drugs that are specifically directed towards the critical proteins in these pathways. The identification of specific genes and-or pathways that are deregulated in CNS-PNET cells is essential for the development of safer, more directed, and more effective therapies that are urgently required for the treatment of those with this devastating disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 467,517.61

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant