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Grant Holder Professor Joyce Taylor-Papadimitriou

Researcher Mr Robert Sewell

Completed project London - London & South East England Institute Guy's Hospital, London Amount Awarded £70,952.00 Duration 24 months Type of Award

Title

Sialyl Tn and the immune response in breast cancer patients

Synopsis

The study will focus around MUC1, which is found in 90% of breast cancer cells. MUC1 made by breast cancers is different because it carries unusual sugars. Of particular interest is Sialyl Tn, a sugar only found on MUC1 in cancers.

Aims & Goals

The primary aim of this project is to synthesise a new cancer vaccine which would be used to stimulate an immune response to destroy an already existing cancer.

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