Melbourne Mesothelioma Research Collaborative

Project Description

This project will explore a range of molecules in mesothelioma to determine if they are clinically useful. Furthermore it will aim to collect fresh tissue prospectively so that novel markers can be investigated, which may lead to the identification of clinically relevant markers.

Lay Report

A collaboration to drive clinically meaningful research into mesothelioma  

Year

2014-2016

Researchers

Dr Tom John, A/Prof Paul Mitchell, Dr Vinod Ganju, Prof Jonathan Cebon, Mr Simon Knight

Funding Body

Cancer Council Mesothelioma Grant

Institution

Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute

Funding

$239,100 in 2014, $210,700 in 2015 and $100,000 in 2016

Updated: