New paradigm for external genitalia development [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Gail Risbridger (Principal investigator) ,  Prof John Hutson

Brief description Much of our current knowledge on development of external genitalia (ExG), the penis and clitoris, comes from 20 &70 year-old studies (1); but with significant developments in contemporary imaging and new mouse models, we have new data. The overall goal of this project is to prove the hypothesis that penile and clitoral development is estrogen- (and androgen-) dependent and, to show that the administration of exogenous endocrine disrupting chemicals that alter the balance between estrogen and androgen will disrupt ExG development.

Funding Amount $AUD 540,356.57

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant