Primary Recipient

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM

Amount

$99,458.00

Award Date

11/23/2009

Administering Agency

Health and Human Services, Department of / National Institutes of Health

CDFA Number

93.701

CDFA Program Title

Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support

Description

The gene Sonic hedgehog (Shh) encodes a secreted signaling peptide that acts as a potent inducer of growth during fetal development. The role of Hedgehog (Hh) signaling in prostate development and prostate growth regulation is the major focus of research