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Striving for a cancer-free future

Genetic redirection of immunity against cancer

Lead researcher

A/Prof Michael Kershaw, A/Prof Phil Darcy

Institution
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Years funded
2014-2016

This project will genetically modify white blood cells of the immune system to provide them with molecular "weapons" to fight cancer. This may lead to a new treatment for cancer.

Lay Report

Funding Body

Cancer Council Research Grant

Funding

$100,000 per annum