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Functional Annotation of the tumour variants of unknown significance

Description 
The Functional Annotation of Tumor Variants of Unknown Significance (VUS) using CRISPR project aims to elucidate the functional significance of genetic mutations found in tumors, particularly those categorized as variants of unknown significance. These variants pose a challenge in clinical decision-making due to limited understanding of their impact on tumor biology and response to treatment. By leveraging the precision of CRISPR gene editing technology, this project seeks to uncover the functional consequences of these variants identified in the cancer cell line models of Children cancer model atlas, providing valuable insights into their role in tumorigenesis and potential therapeutic implications.
Essential criteria: 
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords 
Cancer Bioinformatics CRISPR
School 
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Available options 
PhD/Doctorate
Masters by research
Honours
BMedSc(Hons)
Time commitment 
Full-time
Top-up scholarship funding available 
No
Physical location 
Monash Health Translation Precinct (Monash Medical Centre)
Co-supervisors 
Prof 
Ron Firestein

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