Uterine Biology and Gynaecological Disease

At the heart of human reproduction, the uterus is essential for growth and development of the embryo. Diseases such as endometriosis - the growth of the lining of the uterus outside it, and uterine fibroids - benign tumours of the myometrium, threaten uterine health and the wellbeing and fertility of women.

Both conditions are surprisingly common, with endometriosis affecting 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, and uterine fibroids occurring in more than 70% of women by the age of 50. Curative treatments for endometriosis do not exist, and for uterine fibroids are largely surgical. Our work focuses on better diagnostics and treatment for both endometriosis and uterine fibroids.