Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0771169

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0771169

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Combined genetic and cellular analysis of melanisation to study variation in human pigmentation. This investigation examines variations in the genes that are important determinants of human skin pigmentation and are likely to be associated with skin cancer risk. Our research program will form the basis of future diagnostics based on major genes that determine a persons skin type. Current skin cancer prevention strategies rely predominantly on broad spectrum campaigns that are aimed at increasing the general community awareness of the damaging effects of UV radiation. A better understanding of the genetic basis of UV-sensitive skin types will greatly enhance the targeting of such skin cancer-prevention campaigns, provide an understanding of changes that occur in skin pathology, and the mechanisms of sun induced tanning.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2007

End Date: 31-12-2009

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $495,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Protein Targeting And Signal Transduction | Cellular Interactions (Incl. Adhesion, Matrix, Cell Wall) | Cell Development (Incl. Cell Division And Apoptosis)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Skin and related disorders | Biological sciences |

Other Keywords

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Biological sciences | Cell Development (Incl. Cell Division And Apoptosis) | Cellular Interactions (Incl. Adhesion, Matrix, Cell Wall) | Protein Targeting And Signal Transduction | Skin and related disorders

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