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RNA interference and the Immune System (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Griffith University) (2012-2013)

Abstract

RNA interference is a newly discovered means by which we are able to turn off cancer-causing genes with high precision. However, it is difficult to get the drug to every cancer cell. Therefore we are designing and testing new RNA interference molecules that are able to alert the immune system to the presence of the cancer thus causing its elimination. This will prove to be a more effective cancer treatment than current therapies.

Experts

Professor Ian Frazer

Emeritus Professor
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Ian Frazer
Ian Frazer

Associate Professor Graham Leggatt

Affiliate Associate Professor of School of Biomedical Sciences
School of Biomedical Sciences
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Associate Professor in Immunology
Frazer Institute
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Graham Leggatt