Maternal Recognition of Fetal Sex in the Regulation of Labour [ 2018 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Kirsty Pringle (Principal investigator) ,  E/Pr Eugenie Lumbers ,  Prof Tamas Zakar

Brief description Preterm birth is the largest cause of death in infants and males are more likely to be born preterm than females. We propose that the intrauterine renin-angiotensin system, the activity of which is regulated in a sex-specific manner, plays a critical role in protecting against preterm labour. Our study will further our understanding of the mechanisms of preterm labour and provide new insight into the sex-specific differences in the prevalence of preterm birth.

Funding Amount $AUD 462,202.50

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant