Research Projects
Human endometrium is the lining of the uterus that is shed every month during menstruation and regrows nearly a centimetre of tissue. The processes...
Supervisor: Adjunct Prof Caroline Gargett
Endometriosis is a chronic disorder that has a major impact on quality of life. Despite its high prevalence, there is a lack of understanding of its...
Supervisor: Adjunct Prof Caroline Gargett
We discovered 2 types of adult stem cells in human endometrium – epithelial progenitor and mesenchymal stem cell (eMSC) - likely responsible for its...
Supervisor: Adjunct Prof Caroline Gargett
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) results from childbirth injury, affecting 25% of all women. It causes bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction. POP is...
Supervisor: Adjunct Prof Caroline Gargett
The vagina is central to a woman’s sexuality, her sexual health, body image and sense of wellbeing. Vaginal epithelial stem cells and mesenchymal...
Supervisor: Adjunct Prof Caroline Gargett