The role of oncogene induced Oncostatin M in reprogramming the stem cell niche and promoting immune escape of leukaemia (P12)

• Subject Area: Hematology, Oncology ; Rheumatology
• Term: since 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 441891347

In this project we will assess how Oncostatin M (OSM) secreted by malignant myeloid cells upon oncogene activation causes metabolic changes and exhaustion in T cells. The functional role of the oncogene/OSM axis will be analysed in genetic leukaemia mouse models that rely on OSM, OSM(R) receptor or cytokine knockout or overexpression. The effect of OSM on T cell metabolism, phenotype and function will be studied in these mouse models and in cell co-culture approaches. OSM expression will be correlated with patient outcome in human myeloid malignancies.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1479: Oncogene-driven immune escape (OncoEscape)
• Applicant Institution: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
• Project Head: Professor Dr. Justus Duyster