Translating new therapeutics and diagnostics for major pregnancy complications [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Stephen Tong (Principal investigator)

Brief description My research is focussed on tackling major complications of pregnancy that are a threat to the lives of both mother’s and babies. We are developing new drug treatments for ectopic pregnancy (a dangerous condition where the pregnancy implants in the Fallopian tube), and preeclampsia (a condition where toxins leak out of the placenta into mum's blood, and can seriously injure many of mum's major organs). We are also generating a blood test that may help women avoid the tragedy of a stillbirth.

Funding Amount $481,156.00

Funding Scheme Practitioner Fellowships

Notes Practitioner Fellowship