Mast cells are key negative regulators of skin tumourigenesis

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1065746

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Australians are at high risk of sun-induced skin cancer and skin damage caused by the harmful ultraviolet (UV)-B rays in sunlight. Our research focuses on understanding how skin mast cells act as part of the body’s natural defence against skin tumourigenesis caused by excessive UVB exposure or chemical insult to the epidermis. Understanding the innate mechanisms that protect against excessive skin damage and cancer might lead to better prevention and treatment strategies in the future.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2017

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $687,519.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Tumour Immunology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

animal model | immune regulation | mast cells | neoplasia | skin cancer | tissue remodelling

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