Developmental programming: mechanisms and interventions

怀孕期间的障碍可能会影响发育过程，并导致晚年患病风险增加。该项目将研究母亲压力或饮酒等干扰因素对胎盘和胎儿肾脏发育的影响。通过了解这些器官是如何受到产前侮辱的影响，我们很可能能够开发出更有效的干预策略，以确保所有婴儿都能有一个健康的生命开始。

Disturbances during pregnancy can impact on developmental processes and result in increased risk of disease in later life. This project will examine the impact of perturbations such as maternal stress or alcohol consumption on the development of the placenta and fetal kidney. By gaining an understanding of how these organs are affected by prenatal insults, we are likely to be able to develop more effective intervention strategies to ensure all babies receive a healthy start to life.