PEARLS
Preeclampsia Research Laboratories
About PEARLS
PEARLS (Preeclampsia Research Laboratories), is a non-profit organisation dedicated to:
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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:
- expert information on preeclampsia and stories from patients
- details of current PEARLS research projects
- information and contacts for PEARLS people
- how to support preeclampsia research
- news and events to promote awareness of preeclampsia and raise funds for research including our latest newsletters
- links to other organisations dealing with preeclampsia
- how to join our email list [Existing
list members, please re-send your details as we need to re-validate
addresses for 2006]
Site last updated: 3 June 2007
Baby photo copyright Mark Morffew; re-use only by written permission
Copyright Professor Annemarie Hennessy: email for permission to reproduce material on this site
Site under development: email webmaster with suggestions or queries