Molecular Mechanisms Underlying The Positive Associations Between Male Gender And Leptin With Barretts Oesophagus
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$387,489.00
Summary
Barrett's oesophagus is a disease of the gullet that can lead to the development of oesophageal cancer, which has a very poor outcome. We have shown that the risk of Barrett's oesophagus is greatest in obese males with a high blood level of leptin, a hormone made in fat tissue. The aim of this study is to examine how leptin causes this increased cancer risk, so that new treatments or tests for Barrett's and oesophageal cancer can be developed.
Understanding The Biology Of Pregnancy To Prevent Morbidity And Mortality
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$422,746.00
Summary
Progress in the care of the unborn baby, and thus optimisation of life-long health, will only come with a greater understanding of the fundamental processes that underlie pregnancy. My research is aimed at saving babies lives and reducing the long-term burdens (health, emotional and economic) of major perinatal conditions. I am uniquely placed to carry out this research, using the research tools I have developed to deliver real outcomes that will change clinical practice
Interactions Between Haematopoietic, Bone, Vascular And Endocrine Systems Control Stem Cell Fate And Mobilization
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$380,558.00
Summary
Haemopoietic stem cells (HSC) normally reside in the bone marrow (BM) where they make blood and immune cells. We can force HSC to move from the BM into the blood, a process called mobilisation, used to collect large numbers of HSC for transplantation into cancer patients. My research involves identifying factors that control HSC fate within the BM (that is survival, growth, differentiation) and what happens during mobilisation to force them to leave with the aim of improving transplant success.