Epigenetic Control of Cell State Plasticity and Resistance in Prostate Cancer

Description of the granted funding

Prostate cancer is a major health and socioeconomic challenge. Although many cancer genomes have been sequenced, we still do not fully understand how genetic alterations shape the behavior of different cell types within tumors. This knowledge gap limits the development of more effective therapies. In this project, we will use advanced multimodal single-cell sequencing to analyze prostate cancer tissues at unprecedented resolution. By studying over one million cells from more than 100 patient samples, we will simultaneously measure epigenetic states and gene expression in individual cells. This will allow us to map cell type–specific gene regulatory networks and uncover how genetic changes influence cellular behavior within the tumor microenvironment. The project aims to identify novel therapeutic targets and advance precision medicine, ultimately improving outcomes, quality of life, and survival for patients with prostate cancer.
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Starting year

2026

End year

2030

Granted funding

Matti Nykter Orcid -palvelun logo
600 000 €

Funder

Research Council of Finland

Funding instrument

Academy projects

Decision maker

Scientific Council for Biosciences, Health and the Environment
10.06.2026

Other information

Funding decision number

376992

Fields of science

Biomedicine

Research fields

Biolääketieteet