Is placental aging the key to understanding, predicting and preventing stillbirth? [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Roger Smith (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Jonathan Morris ,  Prof Robert Aitken

Brief description Stillbirth occurs in 35 times as many pregnancies as sudden infant death but the causes are unknown. This project will help to develop tests that can predict the risk of stillbirth so that the obstetrician can deliver the baby before it dies. The investigators hypothesise that stillbirth is due to aging of the placenta and that markers of the aging placenta can be detected in the mother’s blood. The project brings together experts in the placenta, aging and obstetric care of high risk pregnancy.

Funding Amount $AUD 473,861.60

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant