A novel interaction between the immune and vascular systems in early-onset preeclampsia; an opportunity for new treatments? [ 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2024 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that leads to poor birth outcomes and elevated lifelong cardiovascular disease risk in 4 million women each year. It has no cure and treatments are limited because the causal mechanisms are not understood. We have identified a specialised immune cell in the mother's blood that assists blood vessels to function properly in pregnancy. We will assess whether interventions to enhance these cells can improve poor blood vessel function and pregnancy outcomes.

Funding Amount $921,623

Funding Scheme Ideas Grants

Chief Investigator Dr Alison Care

Notes Ideas Grants