An investigation into the potential of low-oxygen-targeted drugs as a treatment for breast cancer - Research • Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

An investigation into the potential of low-oxygen-targeted drugs as a treatment for breast cancer

Dean Singleton - University of Auckland
Dean Singleton - University of Auckland
May 2016
Belinda Scott Fellowship

What is the problem and who is affected?

Low-oxygen tumours are aggressive and more likely to spread than tumours with higher levels of oxygen.

What is this research hoping to achieve?

Dean Singleton's project will investigate the potential for hypoxia-targeted drugs in breast cancer (developing drugs targeting cancer tumours low in oxygen). This work could help prevent the spread of cancer and improve patient survival.