Improving population health by studying reproductive health and development.
Official title: POPULATION HEALTH RESEARCH SUPPORT
Funded at State University of New York at Buffalo · NIH-9795452 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different factors, like the environment and genetics, affect the health of pregnant women and people of reproductive age, with the goal of improving pregnancy outcomes and the health of children as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project start | September 27, 2018 |
| Project end | September 26, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2018 |
| Award (this year) | $5,000 |
| NIH project number | 275201800010I-0-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-9795452 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research 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 do not have a direct interest in reproductive health may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates factors affecting reproductive health and development across different population groups, including pregnant women and individuals of reproductive age. It aims to identify critical data gaps related to fecundity, pregnancy outcomes, and offspring health from birth to adulthood. The study employs innovative methodologies to assess environmental influences on health during sensitive developmental periods, focusing on both genetic and non-genetic factors. By analyzing these factors, the research seeks to enhance our understanding of health trajectories and inform public health strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for individuals and families by identifying key factors that influence reproductive health and development.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding reproductive health and development through similar population-based approaches.
Where this research is happening
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Amherst, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mu, Lina — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Mu, Lina
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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.