Normal pregnancy
A placenta that develops and functions adequately is essential for a healthy and successful pregnancy, as the placenta acts as the porthole through which nutrients and waste products are exchanged between the mother and the developing baby.
Consequently our Centre’s portfolio of projects on the development and function of the placenta span from the beginning of pregnancy through to late gestation with an emphasis on establishing and refining laboratory models that replicate normal placental function.
Research areas
- Early pregnancy and the biology of embryo implantation in the womb
- How does the placenta take over the uterus?
- Development of the placental maternal / fetal exchange barrier
- Role of the placenta in the exchange of nutrients and waste products between mother and embryo
- Role of the placenta in protecting the fetus
- Fetoplacental vasculature in normal pregnancy
- Giving birth
Publications
For further details, see: Publications