Targeting Tumour Angiogenesis in Breast Cancer by Altering MicroRNA Signalling [ 2013 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Albert Mellick (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Vito Ferro ,  A/Pr Vivek Mittal ,  Dr Jelena Vider ,  Prof Nigel Mcmillan

Brief description Despite advances in treatment, breast cancer remains one of the leading underlying causes of death and disability in Australia. Preventing cancer spread therefore has the potential for enormous economic and social outcomes. Small RNAs have recently been identified as key regulators of cancer cell biology. This project seeks to take a leadership role in the area of small RNA biology by targeting small RNAs implicated in blood vessel formation as a means of suppressing breast cancer spread.

Funding Amount $AUD 660,151.86

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant