Systematic screening approach to identify new therapeutics for preeclampsia [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Stephen Tong (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Natalie Hannan ,  Dr Tu'Uhevaha Kaitu'U-Lino ,  Prof Laura Parry

Brief description Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication where factors are released from the placenta into the mum's bloodstream, causing widespread blood vessel and organ damage. Sadly, there is no treatment. Our laboratory has a set up a system to test whether drugs might be useful as a treatment for preeclampsia. We test whether the drugs decrease the release of these factors and protect blood vessels. In this grant, we propose testing three exciting drug treatments for preeclampsia.

Funding Amount $AUD 750,533.04

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant