Defining epigenetic predictors of long-term outcomes of preterm birth [ 2015 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Jeffrey Craig (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Christiane Theda ,  A/Pr Jeanie Cheong

Brief description On average, those born premature do worse health-wise than those born at term. However, some do worse than others. Our aim is to identify these people at birth to better help doctors and parents to closely monitor their health. For this, we will be “reading the diary of pregnancy” in the molecules added to chromosomes in blood during pregnancy in young adults with will characterised states of health. We will analyse DNA from blood that we will extract from stored heel prick spots.

Funding Amount $AUD 409,408.08

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant