The Joint Proteomics Research Laboratory, a joint initiative of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, continues to focus on analytical biochemistry, technical developments in protein separation and characterisation, and Proteomics.

The broad objective of the laboratory is to strive to keep the analytical technology for protein and peptide characterisation at a `cutting-edge' status so that the two Institutes are well positioned to rapidly identify new molecules of biological importance. Undoubtedly, such new technology will help in achieving our goal of providing effective treatments for cancers.

We apply many technical innovations, developed both "in-house" and elsewhere, to:

1. identify new proteins that are important in cell growth and function,
2. dissect the intracellular responses to growth factors.

A second laboratory program is to improve our understanding of the structure - function relationships of proteins that are relevant to the cancer process.

For current Ludwig student projects: Phd & Honours.

For more information visit the Joint Proteomics Research Laboratory site