The role of oxygen sensing in the regulation of trophoblast invasion [ 2009 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jonathan Morris (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Anthony Ashton ,  Prof Eileen Gallery

Brief description Normal fetal development requires the placenta to successfully invade the mother's uterus so that the baby can be appropriately nourished. It is well known that a failure of normal placental development is associated with two major complications of pregnancy: pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction. This study is designed to discover whether placental cells have special oxygen sensing mechanisms that help them home in to areas where there is high oxygen.

Funding Amount $AUD 404,323.88

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant