Professor Martin Lavin
Centre for Clinical Research, The University of Queensland
Researcher biography
Research Interests
The major focus of Professor Lavin's research has been on the importance of DNA damage response in minimising genetic instability and cancer. He has also stablished an international reputation for my work on the human genetic disorder ataxia-telangiectasia. Professor Lavin's research interests included cancer genetics; neurodegenerative disease; early detection of prostate cancer and evaluation of snake venom proteins with therapeutic potential.
Research Projects
- Pre-clinical evaluation of snake venom proteins with therapeutic potential, 2008 - 2011, Funded by Australian Research Council, University Of Queensland, Venomics Pty Limited
- Characterisation of the novel mitochondrial protein (CABC1/ADCK3) and its role in protecting against oxidative stress. (DP1092466) (2008 - 2010). Funded by Australian Research Council
- To investigate the role of the protein kinase SMG-1 in the stress response (DP1092489) (2008 - 2010). Funded by Australian Research Council
- The relationship between PCA3 and BMCC1 in prostate cancer development and detection (2009 - 2011). Funded by Prostate Cancer Foundation
- Role of Senataxin in protecting against neurodegeneration (Ref 631425) (2010 - 2012). Funded by NHMRC
- Rad50 protects the integrity of the genome to minimise disease risk (Ref 631425). Funded by NHMRC
- ATM Activation and its functional importance in DNA damage response (Ref 569591). Funded by NHMRC