From pathogenesis to therapeutics: targeting two signalling pathways as a therapeutic strategy to treat preeclampsia [ 2017 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Tu'Uhevaha Kaitu'U-Lino (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Natalie Hannan ,  Prof Stephen Tong

Brief description Preeclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy that claims the lives of thousands of mothers and babies each year. There is no efficacious medical treatment besides delivery of the baby and placenta. Our lack of therapeutics is largely a result of our poor understanding of the disease. In this application we plan to thoroughly characterise two pathways we believe responsible for preeclampsia, effectively identifying many points at which new therapies could be targeted.

Funding Amount $AUD 511,632.95

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant