Lurie Children's–Northwestern neonatal network center
Official title: Neonatal Research Network: the Lurie Children's - Northwestern University Study Center
Funded at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · NIH-11312595 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This center runs projects to improve health for newborns—especially preterm or high‑risk babies—and supports their mothers in diverse Chicago communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $321,879 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1HD112079-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11312595 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are mothers and their newborns—especially babies born preterm or admitted to the NICU—who receive care at Lurie Children’s or affiliated Chicago hospitals.
✕Less likely to help
People without pregnancy or newborn health concerns, or those who do not receive care within the network’s hospitals, are unlikely to benefit directly from this center.
What this research studies
If my baby and I receive care here, we would be part of a large, multi-hospital neonatal center that collects medical and social information and sometimes biological samples like placenta tissue. The team coordinates care across NICUs, tracks babies after discharge with active follow-up, and works with community partners to address differences in outcomes. The center takes part in multicenter trials and observational studies within the NICHD Neonatal Research Network and helps train future clinicians. Participating could involve clinic visits, data collection, and possible sample donation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could lower complications from preterm birth and help close gaps in outcomes so more infants and mothers stay healthier.
How similar studies have gone: The NICHD Neonatal Research Network has a track record of influential clinical trials and observational studies, so this center builds on established, successful efforts.
Where this research is happening
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Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hamvas, Aaron — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Hamvas, Aaron
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.