Lianne McHardy

2004 Research Trainee Award, Junior Graduate Studentship

Molecular basis of cancer cell invasion

A cellular process known as tumour invasion initiates the spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor to new sites in the body. Inhibiting the invasiveness of cancer cells is a promising approach to cancer treatment because solid tumours are easier to surgically remove if they have not yet metastasized (spread) to other locations. Lianne McHardy’s research aims to identify the proteins involved in tumour invasion. Lianne is also searching for chemicals to inhibit these proteins. Understanding how specific proteins support the spread of cancer cells and what chemicals impede these proteins could ultimately lead to the development of new drug therapies to combat invasive cancers. Completed award term, April 2006 Received 2006 MSFHR Trainee award
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