Creating a hub for improving maternal health data coordination
Official title: Maternal Health Data Innovation and Coordination Hub
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11130152 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a shared online space where researchers can easily collect and analyze information about maternal health, so they can work together to find better ways to support moms and improve their health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $109,713 |
| NIH project number | 3U24HD113136-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11130152 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals and new mothers who are part of maternal health studies or initiatives.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently involved in maternal health research or do not have access to the participating centers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance maternal health research by establishing a centralized hub that coordinates data collection and analysis efforts among various research centers. A multidisciplinary team will work to create a secure, cloud-based platform that allows for the sharing and reuse of maternal health data. The hub will also develop common data elements and provide tools for data analysis, including advanced techniques like artificial intelligence. By facilitating collaboration and data sharing, this initiative seeks to improve outcomes in maternal health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes through better data coordination and analysis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in maternal health data coordination have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Creanga, Andreea Alina — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Creanga, Andreea Alina
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.