Lead researcher
Professor Emeritus Don Metcalf
Institution
Divison of Cancer and Haematology, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Years funded
1954 - 2014
The formation and functions of white blood cells are controlled by special chemical messengers (cytokines) that bind to the surface of blood cells. Over-responses or incorrect responses to cytokine instructions leads to leukaemia development. At present we are analysing how cells respond to their instructions and the chemicals inside the cell that determine whether the cells will respond abnormally.
Award / Duration
Carden Fellowship
Funding
$200,000 per annum