SFERRUZZI-PERRI

Changes occur in the placenta in older pregnant mothers leading to a greater likelihood of poor health in their male offspring, a study in rats by CTR has shown

In a new study in rats, Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri’s lab has identified changes in the placenta that may be responsible for the different health outcomes of offspring caused by advanced maternal age that depend on the sex of the fetus –with males from aged mothers being more susceptible to developing cardiovascular problems in later life, compared to females

Exercise immediately prior to and during pregnancy restores key tissues in the body, making them better able to manage blood sugar levels and lowering the risk of long term health problems, suggests new research carried out in mice by CTR

CTR researchers have discovered the placenta regulates how much oxygen and nutrients it transports to babies during challenging pregnancies in a study using mice to model conditions in the womb

The Lister Institute provides research funding to outstanding early career scientists whose work shows excellent potential to make an impact in the field of biomedical sciences

The award from the International Federation of Placenta Associations recognizes her work in the field of placental biology

Eating a high fat and high sugar diet when pregnant leads to metabolic impairments in both the mother and her unborn child, which may 'program' them for potential health complications later in life, a study in mice has shown.

New research provides the first clear evidence that the amount of nutrients transported to the foetus by the placenta adjusts according to both the foetal drive for growth, and the mother’s physical ability to provide.