Research Fellowship - Grant ID:1020317

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1020317

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

I study hormone action at the molecular level, particularly that of growth hormone action. I focus on the mechanism of activation of its receptor, notably as a target for cancer therapy, since growth hormone is necessary for the progression of many types of cancer. The ability of growth hormone to activate neural stem cells for a prolonged period in response to voluntary exercise is also a key interest. So too is the 40% extension of lifespan in mice after genetically deleting the growth hormone receptor.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Research Fellowships

Funding Amount: $834,432.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Receptors and Membrane Biology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cancer biology | cancer therapy | growth hormone | longevity | receptor signalling | stem cells

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