Improving population health by studying reproduction and development
Official title: POPULATION HEALTH RESEARCH SUPPORT
Funded at Duke University · NIH-9795451 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different things in our environment can impact pregnancy and the health of babies, and it’s for people who are planning to have children or are already parents, as it aims to help improve understanding and outcomes for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 27, 2018 |
| Project end | September 26, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2018 |
| Award (this year) | $5,000 |
| NIH project number | 275201800008I-0-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-9795451 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include couples or individuals of reproductive age, pregnant women, and families with infants or children.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not of reproductive age or those without interest in reproductive health may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how various factors affect human reproduction and development across different life stages. It aims to identify critical data gaps related to fecundity, pregnancy outcomes, and offspring health. By studying diverse population groups, including individuals of reproductive age and children, the research seeks to develop innovative statistical tools and methods to measure environmental influences on health. Patients may be involved in observational studies that monitor health outcomes and behaviors over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for individuals and families by identifying factors that enhance reproductive health and child development.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in population health and reproductive studies has shown success in identifying key factors affecting health outcomes, suggesting that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
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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.