Leveraging pregnancy cohort data to investigate the link between placental hormones and adverse pregnancy outcomes

Project Code

MRCPHS26Ca John

Project Type

Dry lab

Research Theme

Population Health Science

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Summary

Low birth weight (LBW) infants are at an increased risk of dying, and those who survive are more likely to experience poor health later in life. Mothers of these infants may also encounter difficulties with breastfeeding, further compounding the disadvantages faced by children. Emerging evidence suggests that placental dysfunction may underlie both LBW and breastfeeding difficulties. This PhD project will utilise data from pregnancy cohorts to investigate this hypothesis and explore the molecular origins of placental dysfunction.

Lead Supervisor

Professor Rosalind John

Lead Supervisor Email

JohnRM@cardiff.ac.uk

University Affiliation

Cardiff