Manipulating Ovarian Follicle - Oocyte Communication to Control Reproductive Outcomes [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Darryl Russell (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Rebecca Robker ,  Prof Robert Gilchrist

Brief description Ovarian follicles provide the environment supporting oocyte (egg) development. Communication between cells of the follicle and oocytes modulate this environment. We discovered new cell surface molecules that receive the signals from the oocyte and we identified a class of drug compounds that can modulate this signalling. This discovery offers a unique potential to therapeutically intervene in this signalling process and both improve infertility therapies and develop new non-steroidal contraceptives.

Funding Amount $AUD 548,748.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant