Improving maternal health and reducing disparities in pregnancy outcomes
Official title: Achieving Maternal Equity and Transforming Health through Implementation Science and Training (AMETHIST@Penn)
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10901913 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to keep moms healthy during pregnancy and after childbirth, especially for those who face extra challenges, and it will bring together researchers to work on solutions that really make a difference.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,743,930 |
| NIH project number | 5U24HD113146-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10901913 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals from marginalized communities who are at risk of poor maternal health outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not belong to marginalized groups may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing maternal health by implementing effective strategies to reduce maternal mortality and improve care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods. It aims to address the significant disparities faced by marginalized groups, particularly in the context of maternal health outcomes. The project will create an Implementation Science Hub to support various research centers and coordinate efforts among researchers and NIH staff to ensure effective implementation of health interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and infants, particularly among marginalized populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing similar strategies to improve maternal health outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lane-Fall, Meghan Brooks — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Lane-Fall, Meghan Brooks
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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.