Non-genetic oncogenesis in adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus and gastro-oesophageal junction: characterising the stress-inducible FGFR2-GRB2-miRNA axis. (360G-Wellcome-211412_Z_18_Z)

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Oesophageal adenocarinoma (OAC) is a type of cancer affecting the lower part of the oesophagus (the gullet). The number of patients diagnosed with OAC has increased substantially over the past three decades. As a result, OAC is now the most common type of cancer affecting the oesophagus. Unfortunately, there are currently few effective treatments for OAC. Many patients with OAC will however first be diagnosed with Barrett's oesophagus. This is a condition in which the normal lining of the lower oesophagus becomes glandular and starts to grow abnormally. It is not clear why this happens but it may be related to reflux of stomach contents (such acid and bile) into the oesophagus (as happens in patients who frequently experience heartburn). Our research suggests that bile and acid may be able to change the concentrations of proteins within the glandular cells. The altered levels of these proteins may then contribute to the cells becoming cancerous. This work will look to see if this is the case and ma help us to find new drug targets to prevent and treat Barrett's and OAC.

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Grant Details

Amount Awarded 0
Applicant Surname Jones
Approval Committee Internal Decision Panel
Award Date 2018-09-30T00:00:00+00:00
Financial Year 2017/18
Grant Programme: Title PhD Training Fellowship for Clinicians
Internal ID 211412/Z/18/Z
Lead Applicant Dr Christopher Jones
Partnership Value 0
Planned Dates: End Date 2021-05-05T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Start Date 2017-11-06T00:00:00+00:00
Recipient Org: Country United Kingdom
Region Yorkshire and the Humber