Improving health for mothers and children through better nutrition and care
Official title: Pathways to integrate maternal-child health and nutrition interventions to improve human health
Funded at University of Nevada Las Vegas · NIH-11115743 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project aims to connect families with important health and nutrition support to help mothers and children thrive, especially after the challenges of the pandemic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nevada Las Vegas NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Las Vegas, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $748,981 |
| NIH project number | 5U01HD115256-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11115743 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for potential future involvement would be mothers, children, and families living in economically vulnerable communities, particularly those experiencing food insecurity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not living in the targeted economically vulnerable communities or those not seeking maternal-child health and nutrition support may not directly benefit from this specific program.
What this research studies
The project focuses on bringing together health and nutrition services for families, from before pregnancy through childhood and adolescence. We know that the recent pandemic made it harder for many families to get essential care and healthy food, especially in communities facing economic hardship. By integrating proven food security programs with nurturing care services, this effort seeks to improve the health of mothers and children in vulnerable areas. The work builds on an existing community program in West Las Vegas that addresses various factors influencing health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to healthier outcomes for mothers and children, reduce child mortality, and improve overall well-being in economically vulnerable communities.
How similar studies have gone: This project builds on existing knowledge of effective food security interventions and the established West Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood program, suggesting a foundation of prior success in similar approaches.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buccini, Gabriela — University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Study coordinator: Buccini, Gabriela
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.