Activation of GDF9 regulates human folliculogenesis [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Craig Harrison (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Robertson ,  A/Pr Robert Gilchrist ,  Prof Kenneth Mcnatty

Brief description GDF9 is a key regulator of fertility in female mammals, as it controls the process of folliculogenesis. In this grant, we will demonstrate the importance of GDF9 in human folliculogenesis, determine the mechanisms that activate GDF9 and show why aberrant GDF9 activation leads to ovarian disorders. Collectively, the outcomes of this proposal will increase our understanding of the fundamental mechanisms that regulate ovarian folliculogenesis and provide new avenues to manipulate this process.

Funding Amount $AUD 531,689.97

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant