The International Preterm Birth Genome Project (PGP): utilising Australian samples in a global project to identify genetic variants associated with early preterm birth [ 2013 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Craig Pennell (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Ramkumar Menon ,  Dr Mario Merialdi ,  Prof Eric Moses ,  Prof Scott Williams

Brief description Each year approximately 24,000 Australian children are born too early. A new international study led by Western Australian researchers is studying the role that genetics play in preterm birth. This study will evaluate the genomes of 10,000 women of which 2,000 come from Western Australia. It is anticipated that this study will advance our knowledge about the genetic basis of preterm birth and assist in providing customised clinical care to those at highest risk.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,267,470.27

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant