re-eclampsia
is a disease of pregnancy, associated with high blood pressure and loss
of protein in the urine. It is one of the most common illnesses of pregnancy
and can endanger both mother and baby. It affects about 3% of all pregnancies
in the UK. 
Gopec stands for the Genetics of Pre-Eclampsia. It is a consortium of researchers
from 10 UK universities. Within the group, there are obstetricians and geneticists.
We are studying the genes which lead people to develop pre-eclampsia. By understanding which genes cause the disease, it may be possible to improve treatment or prevent its occurence.
Thank you...
A special mention goes to over 1,000 families who have taken part in this study. This research has only been made possible because of your generosity. Thank you.
