Genetic factors that predispose low birth weight babies to increased risk of hypertension and IGT. [ 2002 - 2003 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Terry Dwyer (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Michele Sale ,  Dr Ruth Morley ,  Dr Stephen Richards ,  Prof Christopher Blizzard
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Brief description Recent research internationally has revealed that development of the fetus during pregnancy is related to later risk of hypertension and diabetes. Low birth weight infants have higher risk. While research has shown that this can't entirely be explained by genes, it is possible that some genes amplify the effect of low birth weight. This project seeks to identify such genes by examining a set of likely candidates. The targeting of these genes has been based on the knowledge that hypertension and diabetes are generally more common in populations that have evolved in the tropics and have more melanin pigment in their skin. The focus in this study, therefore, is on genes that are known to be more common in these populations and also appear to affect risk of blood pressure and diabetes.

Funding Amount $AUD 95,440.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

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