Identification of testis-specific markers of male infertility [ 2016 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Peter Stanton (Principal investigator) ,  Prof David de Kretser ,  Prof Robert McLachlan

Brief description Infertility affects 1 in 20 men, and carries major health and financial burdens. Patient management is difficult because there are no tests to monitor testicular function. While sperm number is normally used, their absence in the ejaculate provides no information whether sperm are present in the testis suitable for IVF, or if sperm production could be ‘kick-started’ with hormones. Our goal is to identify new markers of testis function in blood, and then use them to help treat infertile men.

Funding Amount $617,008.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant