Targeting the insulin and insulin-like growth factor receptors in cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Michael Lawrence (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Colin Ward ,  Prof Brian Smith ,  Prof Michael Weiss

Brief description Diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer's disease are three major diseases facing Australia. This Project will investigate a common point-of-focus of these diseases, namely the interaction of insulin and the insulin-like growth factors with their receptor molecules on the cell surface. It will use recent breakthrough findings by the Chief Investigators to develop new therapeutic approaches for these diseases that could function by targeting these interactions.

Funding Amount $AUD 993,250.99

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant