Sex Hormones and Heart Disease in Older Women Study (The SHOW Study) [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Susan Davis (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Robin Bell ,  Prof Rory Wolfe

Brief description Cardiovascular disease (CVD, heart disease and stroke) is the leading cause of death in women aged 65 and over. Counter-intuitively, androgens may be as, or even more important, than estrogens in determining CVD risk and all-cause mortality in women, but this is yet to be verified. We will document blood levels of androgens in women aged 70+ and determine whether androgens are associated with CVD and death in this large cohort of elderly well women.

Funding Amount $AUD 605,954.67

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant