Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/545992]Researchers: Prof Caroline Gargett (Principal investigator) , Dr Gareth Weston
Brief description We have discovered 2 types of adult stem cells in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) that are likely responsible for its ability to grow a new lining each month. This project aims to determine if endometrial stem cells are shed into the pelvic cavity during menstruation to cause endometriosis, a common, chronic disorder affecting 6-15% of women during their reproductive years and for which treatments are suboptimal. This knowledge may change how endometriosis will be treated in the future.
Funding Amount $AUD 437,720.74
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 545992
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/545992
