Imperial Preterm Birth

Globally there are 15 million preterm births a year. It is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five and survivors are more at risk of cerebral palsy, blindness and respiratory problems.

Currently, we do not have accurate ways to predict preterm birth, or subsequently find out why a mother has delivered early. Our group is investigating the mechanisms behind PTB to provide better diagnostic tools and treatments.

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/research/research-trials/reproductive-health-research-trials