Genetics of melanoma risk factors

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/241944

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

A large mole (melanocytic nevi) count is the strongest known risk factor for melanoma. An understanding of the factors governing naevus development may therefore lead to important insights into the etiology of melanoma. We shall carry out molecular genetic analysis of DNA samples collected from twins and their parents with the aim of identifying major genes affecting moliness, pigmentation and other risk factors for melanoma. The importance of this study is that it will significantly advance our understanding of the relationship between moliness and melanoma risk and may lead to new therapeutic interventions.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2003

End Date: 01-01-2005

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $666,825.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Quantitative Genetics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

gene mapping | genetic epidemiology | genetics | linkage | melanocytic naevi | melanoma | melanomarisk factors | twin studies

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