Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/569282]Researchers: Prof Tamas Zakar (Principal investigator) , Prof Jonathan Hirst
Brief description Prematurity caused by preterm birth is the leading cause of death and disease among newborns in Australia. Here we will define how the length of pregnancy is determined by the opposing actions of progesterone, which maintains pregnancy, and prostaglandins, which induce labour. We will demonstrate the mechanism by which the actions of the two hormones are balanced in normal pregnancy and disrupted in preterm labour. We will show that preterm birth can be prevented by correcting the disorder.
Funding Amount $AUD 547,970.74
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 569282
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/569282
