Plasticity in placental vasculature and the evolution of viviparity in lizards

这项跨学科的研究将提供对不同繁殖形式动物生殖生理学的透彻理解，为澳大利亚生物多样性的保护和管理提供重要信息。澳大利亚独特的爬行动物为这一领域的研究提供了世界上最好的动物系统。我们在这种动物模型中对母体-胚胎相互作用的研究对理解一些医学疾病有直接的意义，比如人类血管生成疾病。这项研究将通过在南非的研究加强国际联系，并提供生物和医学综合技术方面的培训。它将保持澳大利亚在这一研究领域的长期领导地位。

This cross-disciplinary research will provide thorough understanding of the reproductive physiology of animals with different forms of reproduction, information critical for conservation and management of Australia's biodiversity. Australia's unique reptiles provide the best animal system in the world for research in this area. Our research on maternal-embryonic interactions in this animal model has direct implications for understanding some medical disorders, such as human angiogenic disorders. The research will strengthen ties internationally through research in South Africa, and provide training in combined biological and medical technologies. It will maintain Australia's long-term leadership in this area of research.