9. Nov 2021
DFG approves new Research Training Group “Inflammatory cues as modulators of early pancreatic carcinogenesis (InCuPanC)” at MLU
The Senate of the German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved the application for the Research Training Group (RTG) “Inflammatory cues as modulators of early pancreatic carcinogenesis (InCuPanC) (GRK 2751)”. This will provide Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg with around five million euros for the training of doctoral students until 2026.
Chronic inflammation is a risk factor for numerous tumor diseases, including pancreatic cancer. However, while the effects of the inflammatory microenvironment in existing pancreatic tumors are well understood, little is known about the actual development of the carcinomas and which factors are responsible. The Research Training Group “Inflammatory Influences as Modulators of Early Pancreatic Carcinogenesis (InCuPanC)” therefore aims to systematically decipher the influence of various inflammatory signals in the early phase of carcinogenesis. In this way, novel starting points for the early detection of pancreatic cancer are to be found. (from DFG press release Nr. 45 | 8.11.2021)
About GRK 2751
Research Training Group “Inflammatory cues as modulators of early pancreatic carcinogenesis (InCuPanC) (GRK 2751)” spokesperson: Prof. Dr. Patrick Michl, coordinator: NN (funding 2022-2026) (link)
