The genetic causes of male infertility [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Moira O'Bryan (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Donald Conrad ,  Asst Prof Kenneth Aston ,  Prof Joris Veltman ,  Prof Robert McLachlan

Brief description 6% of Australian men are infertile. Of these cases 50% are thought to be genetic in origin. Within this project we will replicate high-confidence genetic variants associated with human male infertility in the mouse. Doing so will allow the assignment of definitive genotype-phenotype correlations and the formulation of high confidence advice for clinicians and patients. It will also provide a means to define the mechanism of action and the tools for future pro-fertility treatments.

Funding Amount $1,552,224.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant