International Federation of Placenta Associations

IFPA is devoted to supporting and promoting excellence in the field of placental research throughout the world. If you are a scientist involved in placental research, we invite you to consider joining this scientific organisation.


IFPA is currently a Federation of four placental research organisations from different regions around the world. These organisations include the:

Australian & New Zealand Placental Research Association (ANZPRA)
Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia (1990)

European Placenta Group (EPG)
Europe, Middle East (1984)

Japan Placenta Association (JPA)
Japan (1988)

Placenta Association of the Americas (PAA)
North America, Central America, South America (2000)


The Official Journal of the International Federation of Placenta Associations is Placenta