Investigating The Role Of Pigmentation Pathway Genes In Moliness And Melanoma Risk
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$943,545.00
Summary
Melanoma is an important cause of death in Australia and our generally light pigmentation in a geographical area of high sun exposure is a major factor in this. Our research increasingly points to certain pigmentation genes having a direct biochemical influence on cancer risk in addition to their risk via pigmentation. Understanding how the genes that deternine skin, hair and eye colour act to modify moliness and melanoma risk is important for public health prevention schemes.