Inflammatory cytokines as causal agents in peri-conception programming of offspring health [ 2015 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Sarah Robertson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Jeremy Thompson ,  Dr Hannah Brown

Brief description Events at conception set the trajectory of fetal developmental that will determine health of children after birth and in later life. Susceptibility to obesity and metabolic conditions is established at this very early time. This project will define the molecular signals affecting the embryo in the event of maternal or paternal infection, diet and stress. The results will help us devise health advice for intending parents to improve child health and help prevent onset of metabolic disorders.

Funding Amount $AUD 604,046.75

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant