DNA methylation as a risk factor for colorectal cancer

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1027505

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Methylation of DNA involves a change to the chemical composition of DNA. It can affect the function of genes and normal methylation is essential for life. Aberrant methylation is associated with many diseases, including colorectal cancer. In this grant, we will explore whether aberrant methylation of DNA obtained from the blood can predict the risk of colorectal cancer. Our ultimate aim is to better identify people at higher risk of cancer.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 01-01-2014

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $780,185.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Epidemiology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cohort study | colorectal cancer risk | epidemiology | methylation | prevention

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