Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/100952]Researchers: A/Pr Patricia Crock (Principal investigator) , Dr Bruce King , Prof Rodney Scott
Brief description This study is investigating an autoimmune disease called lymphocytic hypophysitis, involving the master gland in the body, the pituitary. It often affects pregnant women and is under diagnosed. The aim of our study is to determine the cause of this disease and its unexplained link with pregnancy. We are also working on a new diagnostic test which will enable doctors to confirm the diagnosis by serological means. At present, invasive pituitary biopsy is needed. Whilst developing this new test, we have identified three proteins and their genes. This information may have major implications for the study of pituitary gland function.
Funding Amount $AUD 173,380.55
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 100952
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/100952
