Role of stem-progenitor cells in endometrial regeneration and endometriosis

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/545992

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

We have discovered 2 types of adult stem cells in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) that are likely responsible for its ability to grow a new lining each month. This project aims to determine if endometrial stem cells are shed into the pelvic cavity during menstruation to cause endometriosis, a common, chronic disorder affecting 6-15% of women during their reproductive years and for which treatments are suboptimal. This knowledge may change how endometriosis will be treated in the future.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $437,720.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Obstetrics And Gynaecology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

endometriosis | endometrium | gynaecology | reproductive disorders | reproductive endocrinology | reproductive health | stem cells | uterus | women's health

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