Changes to greatly improve the outcome, treatment and support for women with endometriosis have been the driving force for studies by a University of Queensland researcher.
In the world’s largest study into the genetic causes of endometriosis, Institute for Molecular Bioscience researchers have helped identify five new gene regions linked to the disease.
Inside one in ten women an invasive disease is ravaging reproductive and surrounding organs. It causes serious pain and in some cases, infertility. It’s called endometriosis and we know very little about it.
Four IMB researchers have been recognised as some of the world’s most influential scientific minds, as measured by the Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researchers list.
IMB is home to some of the world’s most influential scientific minds, measured by Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researchers index. New group leader Professor Grant Montgomery was named in this prestigious index.