The role of Vitamin D in placental development and pregnancy success [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Claire Roberts (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Paul Anderson ,  Prof Gustaaf Dekker

Brief description Vitamin D deficiency affects about 1 billion people worldwide, including up to 80% of Australians depending on age, skin colour and sun exposure. Vitamin D deficiency has now been associated with a large number of common diseases of aging and with pregnancy complications. This proposal will use human pregnancy serum and placenta, as well as mouse gene knockout models, to determine the hitherto unknown roles of vitamin D in development of the placenta and health of mother and baby.

Funding Amount $AUD 723,235.24

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant