Understanding how defects in chromosome structure can cause disease [ 2017 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Damien Hudson (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Paul Kalitsis ,  Prof William Earnshaw

Brief description The correct folding of DNA is critical to a cell's survival. This is orchestrated by a special class of proteins called the condensins. Defects in condensin lead to aberrant chromosome folding and disease. We aim to understand how condensin folds chromosomes and why mutations in condensin are increasingly associated with disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 559,974.27

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant