Principal Investigator
Dr Caroline Decourt
Email caroline.decourt@otago.ac.nz
Tel +64 3 556 5641
Department of Anatomy website
Research interests
I am a research fellow specialising in the neuropeptide kisspeptin, and working in collaboration with the Anderson lab. My research group currently investigates the role of kisspeptin in polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS ) and explores its potential for therapeutic intervention to alleviate PCOS symptoms. Additionally, we are investigating the involvement of kisspeptin in miscarriage, aiming to develop treatments that can prevent miscarriage in women at risk or those experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss.
Beyond our research in reproductive health, we are passionate about advancing pest control methodologies, focusing on cell-targeted approaches to sterilise pests, offering a sustainable and effective alternative to harmful chemicals like 1080. Our interdisciplinary efforts seek to improve human health and provide environmental sustainability through cutting-edge scientific solutions, using different mouse models as a proof of principle.
Clinical conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ( PCOS )
- Miscarriage
Decourt Laboratory staff and students
Zsaleya Sword-Tua, PhD student (co-supervised by Greg Anderson)
Manipulating specific neuronal populations to alleviate PCOS symptoms
Email swozs211@student.otago.ac.nz
Kennedy Stevenson, PhD student (co-supervised by Greg Anderson)
Email steke218@student.otago.ac.nz
Kleff Tan, Assistant Research Fellow (co-supervised by Greg Anderson)
Email tankl552@student.otago.ac.nz
Leilani Kwan-Him, Honours student (co-supervised by Greg Anderson)
Sydney Wood, BBioMedSci student (co-supervised by Greg Anderson)