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The genetic material is packaged in the cell nucleus with histone proteins. Modifications of histones determine if a particular area of the genome is active or repressed. We are investigating the roles of a family of histone modifying proteins, the MYST proteins. Mutations in these proteins cause intellectual disability and cancer. The research program will provide knowledge that may become the basis for the development of drugs for the treatment of cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.
High-Throughout Identification And Targeting Of New Breast Cancer Genes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$640,210.00
Summary
Recent studies have identified DNA sequence variations within the human genome that are associated with an increased risk or can influence the outcome of breast cancer. This research program will identify the key genes affecting cancer development and assess their contribution to cancer growth. I will then use this knowledge to assess their suitability for drug development. Understanding how our DNA contributes to breast cancer will provide new avenues for prevention or treatment.
I aim to decipher the role of heritable, genetic DNA variation in human neurological disease. I will use next generation genomics technologies together with sophisticated cellular models to address the important questions of the biology of epilepsy and intellectual disability in particular. I aim to develop a treatment for a specific type of epilepsy, which affects only girls from the age of 6 months. My ultimate goal is to improve the life of the patients and their relatives.
Therapeutic Targeting Of Ribosome Biogenesis In Cancer And Ribosomopathies
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$763,845.00
Summary
My fellowship application will build on my international leadership in understanding growth control in human disease. My vision is to uncover the molecular mechanisms governing the loss of normal control of the synthesis of the molecular machines, termed ribosomes, that are responsible for synthesising all cell proteins. I will translate these findings into new paradigms to treat patients suffering from diseases such as cancer and ribosomopathies, that are associated with ribosome dysfunction.
I am a molecular-cell biologist investigating the genetic control of lymphocyte differentiation. I study the mechanisms of action of transcription factors expressed specifically in B cells that regulate B lymphocyte specialisation and function, that determine the ability of mature B cells to respond to signals from other cells or from invading pathogens, and that enable the differentiation of antibody-secreting cells, the effectors of the B cell lineage. I lead the commercialisation efforts of o ....I am a molecular-cell biologist investigating the genetic control of lymphocyte differentiation. I study the mechanisms of action of transcription factors expressed specifically in B cells that regulate B lymphocyte specialisation and function, that determine the ability of mature B cells to respond to signals from other cells or from invading pathogens, and that enable the differentiation of antibody-secreting cells, the effectors of the B cell lineage. I lead the commercialisation efforts of our research Program.Read moreRead less
Protein-RNA Interactions In Antiviral Cellular Defence And Gene Regulation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$705,501.00
Summary
Protein-RNA interactions play key roles in antiviral cellular defence and inflammation. Investigation of these molecular interactions will lead to new therapeutic targets and means of combating virus-related disease and inflammatory disorders.
The nuclear hormone receptors (NRs) translate hormonal, metabolic & pathophysiological signals into gene regulation, and several NRs are very important in human health. NRs are important therapeutics targets in the treatment of dyslipidemia, insulin insensitivity and breast cancer. Our data identifies new and novel NR targets that can be therapeutically/pharmacologically exploited in the context of exercise capacity, metabolic disease and breast cancer.
The goal of this research is to improve outcomes for people at risk of becoming blind or visually impaired. The focus is on those who require a corneal transplant, or who suffer from inflammatory eye disease or painful disease of the ocular surface, on neonates with retinopathy of prematurity, or those with the eye disease, keratoconus. We will investigate new treatment options for eye diseases and will examine the evidence for the success of surgical and other therapeutic interventions.
Mechanisms Of Gene Regulation - Structure, Function And Design
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$697,209.00
Summary
The human genome contains at least 20000 genes. The activity of these genes must be tightly controlled throughout an individual’s life and problems with the regulation of genes lie at the heart of many common and serious diseases, including most forms of cancer. My program of research is focused on understanding the mechanisms underlying gene regulation and on the design of new reagents that could be used to manipulate the activity of genes that behave aberrantly in disease states.
New genomic technologies are revolutionizing biological research. RNA-seq is a recently developed high-throughput sequencing technology that provides scientists with much more detail how genes are regulated and expressed than any earlier technology. New tools developed by Professor Gordon Smyth are allowing researchers to use RNA-Seq technology to more accurately determine which genes are genuinely changing in the development of cancers and in response to cancer treatments.