Lead researcher
A/Prof Ian Campbell, Dr Alison Trainer, A/Prof Lara Lipton, A/Prof Paul James, Dr Maria Doyle
Institution
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Years funded
2012-2014
The underlying cause of the majority of families with a high risk of colorectal cancer remains unexplained.
We will use new technology to work out what genes cause cancer in these families so we can provide better genetic counselling. Our work may also offer new ways to detect and treat colorectal cancer.
Lay Report Final:
Familial CIN colorectal cancer
Funding Body
Cancer Council Research Grant
Funding
$200,000 over 3 years