Grant holder, Dr Stewart Martin

Grant Holder
Dr Stewart Martin

Researcher, Dr Caroline Woolston

Researcher
Dr Caroline Woolston

Current project
Nottingham - Midlands, South Yorkshire

Institute
University of Nottingham

Amount Awarded
£140,114.00

Duration
36 months

Type of Award
Project grant

Title

The thioredoxin and related redox systems as targets in breast cancer

Synopsis

Dr Martin will study a group of molecules called redox proteins, members of the thioredoxin family in particular which are thought to help breast cancer cells survive current therapies.

Aims & Goals

By examining breast tumour specimens he hopes to discover whether these proteins play a role in the development of resistance to treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and whether novel drugs can sensitize breast cancer cells to such therapies.

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