Treating brain tumours by blocking cell division

Lead Researcher: Dr Megan Chircop

Institution: The University of Sydney (NSW)

Funding: $360,000

Funding Duration: 2011 - 2013

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The Research

Study to see if they can inhibit a protein that is key to the cell division process which is a key property of cancer cells.  If they can there is hope of creating a new chemotherapy agent for Brain Cancer.