Genetic and environmental epidemiology of early-onset melanoma in the Australian Melanoma Family Study [ 2008 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Anne Cust (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Jennifer Ho (Funded by)

Brief description This project will investigate the genetic and environmental causes of melanoma, especially melanoma developing under the age of 40 in Australian families. This project will help to identify which people are at greatest risk of developing melanoma, by identifying the genes involved in melanoma development and the contribution of environmental and lifestyle factors to the disease. We will also determine how much hereditary factors contribute to melanoma risk.

Funding Amount $AUD 412,210.50

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Public Health (Australia) ECF