Changes in protein glycosylation promote endometrial receptivity leading to successful implantation [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Lois Salamonsen (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Tracey Edgell ,  Prof Luk Rombauts

Brief description ~15% of couples are unable to have children. Their reliance on reproductive technologies (eg, IVF) has increased 4 fold over the past decade. One reason for infertility is that the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is not able to allow an embryo to attach – a key event in establishing healthy pregnancy. There is no test to assess whether the endometrium is ‘receptive’ to an embryo. We will develop special assays for a test and provide a basis for treatment without recourse to IVF.

Funding Amount $AUD 489,198.82

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant