Researcher, Dr Hayley McKeen, with grantholder, Dr Tracy Robson

Grant Holder
Dr Tracy Robson

Current project
Belfast - Northern Ireland

Institute
Queen's University, Belfast

Amount Awarded
£142,649.00

Duration
36 months

Type of Award
Project grant

Title

FKBPL-associated ER/Hsp90 chaperone complexes in breast cancer growth and survival

Synopsis

This project will investigate a new molecule believed to be involved in helping breast cancer cells to grow, with a view to designing new breast cancer treatments to prevent its actions.

Aims & Goals

Understanding the role of FKBPL in the stabilisation of oestrogen receptor may help in the development of new target for breast cancer treatment.

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