Objectif The circadian clock generates and regulates many daily physiological and behavioural rhythms and thereby also influences the health of the organism. This knowledge has been useful for treating various diseases including cancer. In cancer therapy, survival rate and secondary effects can be improved by applying the treatment at the right time of day. However, the mechanisms by which the clock influences cancer development and treatment effects are not well understood. In the outgoing phase of the grant I will study how the functionality of circadian clocks in tumor and healthy tissue influences tumor development and response to treatment in Dr. Antoch’s research group at the Roswell Cancer Institute in Buffalo, USA. I will use a unique mouse model which allows visualization of the clock in real time by using bioluminescence imaging technology. I will study in vivo how changes in the clock relate to tumor development. I will further experimentally regulate the expression of clock genes to investigate how disrupting the clock affects tumor development both in vitro, using cell lines, and in vivo, by inoculating healthy mice with manipulated tumors. In a final step, in the return phase of the grant I will work together with Dr. Selivanova at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden where I will test how potential anticancer drugs interact with the circadian clock and the apoptosis pathway. Champ scientifique medical and health sciencesclinical medicineoncology Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IOF - Marie Curie Action: "International Outgoing Fellowships for Career Development" Appel à propositions FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IOF Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement MC-IOF - International Outgoing Fellowships (IOF) Coordinateur KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET Contribution de l’UE € 250 773,70 Adresse Nobels Vag 5 17177 Stockholm Suède Voir sur la carte Région Östra Sverige Stockholm Stockholms län Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Galina Selivanova (Prof.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée