Reprogramming human fibroblasts into induced trophoblast stem cells [ 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2023 ]

Research Grant

Brief description We have been able to generate artificial human trophectoderm which is the tissue that creates the placenta. This will allow us to do research in how the genes control the fate of these cells without the need of human embryos or placenta. We anticipate that the derivation and characterising these cells will revolutionise placenta research, which in turn will contribute to the establishment of new therapies for placenta disease and infertility.

Funding Amount $889,064

Funding Scheme Ideas Grants

Chief Investigator Prof Jose Polo

Notes Ideas Grants