Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

PEARLS
Preeclampsia Research Laboratories

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

About PEARLS

PEARLS (Preeclampsia Research Laboratories), is a non-profit organisation dedicated to:

  • mothers and babies who have suffered from preeclampsia
  • raising awareness and providing information to women and their families about preeclampsia
  • raising funds for medical research into the causes of preeclampsia and towards a screening test for preeclampsia
  • promoting collaboration in preeclampsia research

PEARLS baby
baby photo by Mark Morffew

PEARLS laboratories are based at the Heart Research Institute, and work with women and doctors from the royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney and Campbelltown Hospital in association with the University of Western Sydney School of Medicine.

PEARLS news

The Pearls Scientists have made important recent discoveries relating low blood flow to the placenta (afterbirth) and the release of toxic substances into the blood stream of the mother. This new information is an important part of the puzzle of preeclampsia which we have been trying to solve in the last 20 years. For more information see our latest newsletter.

About preeclampsia

Preeclampsia (high blood pressure in pregnancy) is the most common reason for women needing treatment for complications in pregnancy.

Australia has some of the world leaders in research and treatment for preeclampsia. This site has been established by the PEARLS scientists including Professor Annemarie Hennessy and Dr Angela Makris to answer your questions about preeclampsia, and to ask your help in finding the causes and the cure.

About this site

On this site you can find:

 

Preeclampsia information

Stories

Research

Donations

News and events

PEARLS people

Links

Mailing list

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