Identification And Analysis Of Novel Genes And Regulatory Regions Associated With Disorders Of Sex Development
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,768.00
Summary
Children born with a disorder of sex development (DSD) may differ from typical males or females in their chromosomes, hormones or reproductive organs, sometimes resulting in infertility or gonadal cancer. DSDs are the most common birth defect and yet, most cases are unexplained genetically. I hope to identify new genes needed for gonad formation that cause DSD when mutated. This work will provide answers as to how DSDs arise, and allow informed decision-making regarding possible treatments.
MicroRNA Regulation Of Sex Determination And Gonad Development.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$518,076.00
Summary
Sex determination, the decision to develop into either boy or girl, influences most aspects of our lives. Consequently, disorders of sexual development (~1% of births), resulting in genital abnormalities, infertility and often cancer, are extremely traumatic for the individual. The molecular basis of these disorders is not well understood. This project will identify new factors important for sex determination and therefore will improve diagnosis and clinical care for the patients.