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Striving for a cancer-free future

Estrogen induced prostate disease

Lead researcher

Prof Gail Risbridger

Institution
Monash Institute of Medical Research

Years funded
2009-2011

Estrogens promote inflammation and inflammation is associated with the development of cancer. This study aims to link estrogens to prostatitis and prostate cancer, which may lead to the development of new therapies for these diseases.

Funding Body

Cancer Council Research Grant

Funding

$100,000 per annum