The interaction between body mass index and hormonal receptor status in breast cancer
Principal Investigator
Name
Amira Mahdi
Degrees
BSc. Ph.D
Institution
University of Limerick
Position Title
Assistant Professor
Email
About this CDAS Project
Study
PLCO
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Project ID
PLCO-1655
Initial CDAS Request Approval
Sep 11, 2024
Title
The interaction between body mass index and hormonal receptor status in breast cancer
Summary
This project will look at how body mass index (BMI) may relate to hormonal receptor status in breast cancer tumours. Our overall research aims to investigate the contribution of adipocytes or fat cells in the tumour microenvironment may influence therapeutic response to endocrine therapies. To support our in vitro work, we plan to investigate how different classifications of BMI may affect the hormonal status of breast cancers and thus the indicated treatment options.
Aims
- Investigate the trends between BMI and hormonal receptor status
- Investigate the trends between BMI and breast cancer staging at diagnosis
Collaborators
BSc Biomedical Science students, University of Limerick
Kelsi Gallati, University of Limerick