Improving maternal health for Black women in the Gulf South
Official title: Southern Center for Maternal Health Equity -Training Component
Funded at Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-10908681 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating special training programs for new researchers to help improve maternal health, especially for Black communities in the Gulf South, by focusing on the social factors that affect pregnancy and birth, so they can work together to find better solutions for healthier outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $163,308 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113159-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908681 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include Black women and other minoritized populations experiencing high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the Gulf South region or those not identifying as part of the targeted populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative training programs for early career scholars to address severe maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly among Black populations in the Gulf South. It aims to create a perinatal research workforce equipped with health equity training to identify and tackle social determinants affecting maternal health. By emphasizing reproductive justice and birth equity, the project seeks to empower communities most impacted by these health disparities. The training component will foster collaboration and transdisciplinary approaches to develop sustainable solutions for improving maternal health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in maternal health outcomes for Black women and other marginalized groups.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing maternal health disparities through community-engaged approaches and health equity training.
Where this research is happening
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bazzano, Alessandra — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Bazzano, Alessandra
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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.