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Striving for a cancer-free future

siRNA therapies for colorectal cancer

Lead researcher

Prof Andrew Scott, Dr Vinochani Pillay, A/Prof John Mariadason, A/Prof Niall Tebbutt

Institution
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research

Years funded
2012-2014

This project explores how the regulation of proteins in tumours can be achieved through delivery of inhibitors directly to cancer cells. This will lead to potential new therapeutic approaches to patients with cancer that doesn't respond to standard treatment.

Lay Report - Final

siRNA therapies for colorectal cancer (PDF 100KB)  

Funding Body

Cancer Council Research Grant

Funding

$100,000 per annum