Key Milestones for The Research The progress of the research will be monitored based on three key milestones as follows; Key Milestone 1 (March 2015 – April 2015) Review of literature, analyze literature and formulate literature questions, and finalize research settings.

Key Milestone 2 (May 2015 – October 2015)

Formulate methodology/research methods

Completion of the tests/Assays for the pathogenicity of Gardnerella vaginalis as follows:

(a)Adherence (b)Monolayer Penetration Assay (c)Cytotoxicity assay (d)Apoptosis Assay 

Key Milestone 3 (November 2015 – December 2015) Data compilation and interpretation, Analysis of data, Completion of the collection and validations of findings against prior research. Key Milestone 4 (January 2016 – March 2016) Completion of Research Project (Dissertation) and Submission