Molecular analysis of Hepato-Biliary tumours for prognostic and therapeutic potential

Summary

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Opportunity to undertake molecular analysis of Hepato-Biliary tumours through the Kolling Institute at RNSH. The HPB Surgical unit at RNSH has a Tumour Bank dating back to 2001.

Supervisor

Professor Thomas J Hugh.

Research location

North Shore - Kolling Institute of Medical Research

Program type

Masters/PHD

Synopsis

This contains approximately 600 frozen Hepato-biliary tumour specimens and the associated normal tissue. There are many corresponding serum samples to match these tumour specimens. The tumour bank is linked to a comprehensive prospective clinical database. Students may be interested in either a Master of Surgery or PhD enrolment while undertaking this research. This work will be done in conjunction with the Bowel Cancer and Biomarker Research Lab in the Kolling

Additional information

Would suit either a clinical researcher (surgical or medical) or a science graduate

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Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 1224