Targeting Microtubules to Overcome Chemoresistance in Pancreatic Cancer [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Phoebe Phillips (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Joshua Mccarroll ,  Prof David Goldstein ,  Prof Maria Kavallaris ,  Prof Minoti Apte

Brief description Pancreatic cancer is a devastating disease with a dismal prognosis because it is extremely resistant to chemotherapy agents. We plan to examine the expression of proteins called microtubules in pancreatic cancer and assess their role in drug resistance. It is anticipated that the findings of these studies will lead to the development of effective approaches to sensitise the cancer cells to chemotherapy agents.

Funding Amount $AUD 594,336.33

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant