Abstract

Cambridge Reproduction invites all Cambridge researches to attend a twice-termly Reading Group on Reproduction in which we’ll help each other engage with classics and new work in a wide range of disciplines.

Friday 21st June – Room 78, Anatomy Building with Professor Ashley Moffett, Professor of Reproductive Immunology in the Department of Pathology.

Introduction: Recent articles in the Guardian (see links below) discuss the increased prevalence of pre-eclampsia in women with African ancestry. This is well known, as is the associated increased risk of stillbirth, preterm labour and fetal growth restriction in these women all leading to poor maternal and fetal outcomes. These conditions arise because of defective placentation early in pregnancy and affect at least 10% of pregnancies.