Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/509185]Researchers: Prof Stephen Rogerson (Principal investigator) , Dr Jocelyn Glazier
Brief description Malaria infection in the placenta impairs the baby's growth, probably by causing placental inflammation. We believe this inflammation interferes with the ability of placental cells to transport nutrients such as amino acids and glucose from mother to baby. We will test this by examining the expression of genes and proteins involved in nutrient transport in placental samples from pregnant women, and in cell lines, and will examine how malaria affects growth factors that control this process.
Funding Amount $AUD 483,517.47
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 509185
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/509185
