​Myeloma Research Group

Our laboratory studies the molecular and cellular basis for the development of the bone marrow cancer, multiple myeloma. 

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Current Research Focus
​Current projects are focused on:
  • Identifying the genetic, transcriptional and epigenetic changes that trigger the progression from asymptomatic MGUS to myeloma
  • Determining why the bone marrow is a “hot-spot” for myeloma plasma cell metastasis
  • Identifying the mechanisms governing dissemination and relapse in multiple myeloma
  • Identifying the role played by the newly described tumour suppressor genes, GLIPR1 and SAMSN1, in multiple myeloma development
  • Determining the effects of myeloma plasma cells on mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) differentiation.
  • Assessing the effectiveness of targeting Class IIa Histone Deacetylases (HDAC) to treat myeloma and myeloma-associated bone disease
  • Identifying the role of the mTOR pathway in mesenchymal stem cell biology and bone formation.
  • Assessing the effectiveness of targeting skeletal mTORC1 as a novel approach to treat diet-induced insulin resistance
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The University of Adelaide University of South Australia Flinders University Government of South Australia The Australian Government CSIRO EMBL Australia Cancer Council SA
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