Control of uterine contraction: role of interstitial cells [ 2008 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Helena Parkington (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Richard Lang ,  Prof Euan Wallace ,  Prof Graham Jenkin

Brief description Being born premature may increase risk of below average IQ, poor performance at school and behavioural difficulties in the child, and increased obesity and blood pressure as an adult, predisposing to life long socio-economic disadvantage. We have come up with a new approach to understanding the control of uterine contraction, namely, that cells other than muscle cells, recently identified in the uterine wall, are essential for inducing forceful and orderly muscle cell contraction during labour.

Funding Amount $AUD 587,206.21

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant