Characterisation of Cumulus Cell Molecular Mediators of Oocyte Health [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Jeremy Thompson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Robert Gilchrist ,  Dr Melanie Sutton-Mcdowall ,  Prof David Gardner

Brief description Many women are poorly fertile because of poor egg quality due to age, disease and lifestyle. IVF can assist, but requires large doses of hormone, which can lead to significant health risks. IVM is an alternative lab technique to IVF, but has very poor success. We discovered that synthetic proteins copied from recently discovered egg proteins can be added to the egg and substantially increase IVM success. Answering why will further will aid treatment for infertile women

Funding Amount $AUD 451,896.30

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant