Polycystic ovarian syndrome: novel molecular characterization and personalized in vitro maturation protocol.

Project description

New fertility protocol for polycystic ovary syndrome

Nearly one in five women suffers from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and presents with polycystic ovarian morphology, ovulatory dysfunction and infertility. Oocyte maturation and competence largely depend on the surrounding cumulus cells which provide paracrine signals through cell-to-cell communication. To determine the potential causative factor of infertility in PCOS, scientists of the EU-funded POMOLIM project are investigating the gene expression profile and epigenetic changes encountered in cumulus cells in these women. The project's results are expected to improve fertility treatment protocols for women with PCOS and advance in vitro maturation (IVM) of PCOS oocytes as an alternative approach.

Fields of science

• medical and health sciences › clinical medicine › gynaecology › reproductive medicine
• natural sciences › biological sciences › genetics › DNA
• social sciences › sociology › demography › fertility
• medical and health sciences › clinical medicine › embryology

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2019 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2019
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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-RI - RI – Reintegration panel

Coordinator

VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL

Address

Pleinlaan 2
1050 Brussel
Belgium

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

EU contribution

€ 166 320