Squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck: Exploring the role of human papillomavirus infection [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Annika Antonsson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Pryor ,  A/Pr Rachel Neale ,  A/Pr Sandro Porceddu ,  Prof Joakim Dillner
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Brief description Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the major cause of cervical cancer and the cause of 5% of all human cancers. HPV has recently also been associated with oral cancer, especially in patients younger than 50 years of age. In this project we will investigate how common HPV infection is in oral cancers in Australia. In these patients we will also investigate mutations in genes that have been found to play a critical role to clear persistent HPV infections and how cells respond to HPV infection.

Funding Amount $AUD 217,213.47

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant