Understanding the role of chromosome condensation proteins and their link to disease [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

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

Brief description Cells divide through a complex cascade of signals from our genetic material (DNA) which need to be finely tuned for events to occur properly. Errors in control cause faulty cell division and lead to diseases such as cancer. We have identified a master controller of these events termed the condensin complex and aim to understand how it orchestrates these functions by creating a map of its DNA location and understanding which regions in the genetic material it controls and how.

Funding Amount $AUD 601,224.45

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant