Prof Mick Rae M.Rae@napier.ac.uk
Professor
Sex-specific disease aetiology from developmental steroid insults: mechanistic understanding and biomarker development towards disease prevention
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Project Description
Risks of developing many adult illnesses are set down as we develop in the womb, hence the environment we experience during fetal life needs to be ‘just right’. Understanding how the fetal environment colours development helps decision making during pregnancy to ensure best health chances for our children. Revealing mechanisms by which fetal environments alter future disease risk will help identify at risk children and adults, and give treatment opportunities.
| Status | Project Complete |
|---|---|
| Funder(s) | Medical Research Council |
| Value | £636,509.00 |
| Project Dates | Jun 1, 2017 - Oct 1, 2021 |
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