Lead researcher
A/Prof Brendan Jenkins, Prof Patrick Tan
Institution
Monash Institute of Medical Research
Years funded
2014-2016
This project explores the role
of a key molecule of the immune system, TLR2, in promoting stomach cancer. The
results will provide a greater understanding of how stomach tumour cells grow,
and therefore lead to better diagnostic and treatment approaches for this
cancer.
Lay Report
Role of the TLR2 gene in stomach cancer
Funding Body
Cancer Council Research Grant
Funding
$99,649 in 2014 & 2015, $92,149 in 2016