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Current projects | Student research projects

The Flanagan lab is interested in the underlying mechanisms of adult tissue homeostasis and the early steps of tumorigenesis, the stage where adult stem cells acquire the first tumour-associated mutation(s) allowing them to outcompete their neighbours for growth. Using a combination of genetics tools, in vivo and in vitro models, and imaging techniques, we aim to understand how the homeostatic tissue regeneration is regulated and how tumorigenic mutations affect the balance of adult stem cells.

Whether you want to research, invest, donate or partner with us to accelerate our life-changing discoveries, we'd be delighted to hear from you. We have opportunities for PhD students, post docs and senior researchers to join our lab. Feel free to contact Dr Flanagan with any queries.

Selected funding groups

We gratefully acknowledge the funding given to our lab by the following groups:

• 2026-2030 Sylvia and Charles Viertel Foundation Senior Medical Research Fellowship
• 2026 Gastroenterological Society of Australia Project Grant
• 2024-2025 Tour de Cure Mid Career Research Grant
• 2024 National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia - Metcalf Prize
• 2022-2026 NHMRC Investigator Grant