Finding ways to prevent infant infections in Malawi.
Official title: Administrative Core [Parent Title: PREVENTING INFANT INFECTIONS WITH IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE IN MALAWI]
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11063844 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding the best ways to stop infections from being passed from mothers to their babies in Malawi, and it’s designed to help improve healthcare for families in the area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $165,750 |
| NIH project number | 5P01HD112215-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063844 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women and new mothers in Malawi who are at risk of transmitting infections to their infants.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Malawi or those not at risk of mother-to-child transmission of infections may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on identifying effective strategies to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of infections in Malawi. It involves coordinating various projects aimed at improving healthcare delivery and implementing successful prevention methods. The Administrative Core will manage and evaluate these projects, ensuring that data systems and procedures are harmonized for better outcomes. By engaging with local health authorities and building capacity among young researchers, the initiative aims to enhance the overall healthcare infrastructure.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of infections transmitted from mothers to infants in Malawi.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing similar strategies for preventing mother-to-child transmission of infections in various settings.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hosseinipour, Mina Christine — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Hosseinipour, Mina Christine
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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.