Endometrial receptivity for embryo implantation: Proprotein convertase 6 and plasma membrane remodeling [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Guiying Nie (Principal investigator) ,  Ms Sarah Paule ,  Prof Luk Rombauts

Brief description Implantation of an embryo into the uterus is a key step in establishing pregnancy; it requires a receptive uterus (fertile soil) and a healthy embryo (seed). Implantation failure causes pregnancy loss and infertility, and is also a major limiting factor in IVF. We have established that proprotein convertase 6 (PC6) is a master regulator of uterine receptivity for implantation. We will investigate how PC6 works in a woman’s uterus, and how we can use this knowledge to improve implantation in IVF.

Funding Amount $AUD 631,344.39

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant