Inducing and controlling cellular plasticity [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Jose Polo (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Andrew Laslett ,  Dr Mirana Ramialison

Brief description Reprogramming is the conversion of any cell into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC). iPSC carry immense clinical potential as they are pluripotent and can hence form any cell of the human body, however, they can also form tumours. We have identified a cell type during reprogramming which is pluripotent but cannot form tumours. It is the aim of this project to characterize these cells as well as to confirm their existence during human reprogramming.

Funding Amount $AUD 787,511.85

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant