Mapping Pregnant Female Reproductive Tissues
Pregnant Female Reproductive Tissue Mapping Center Data Analysis Core
This project creates detailed 3D maps of tissues from pregnant women to better understand pregnancy and reproductive health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11142643 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on analyzing various types of data from pregnant female reproductive tissues, including the placenta, uterus, and fallopian tubes. We aim to build comprehensive 3D maps that show how these tissues are structured at different scales, from tiny cells to larger organs. Researchers will also explore how cells communicate with each other and track how cells develop and move within the placenta during pregnancy. This work helps us understand the complex changes that happen in the body during pregnancy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project uses existing tissue samples, so direct patient participation is not currently sought.
Not a fit: Patients not interested in the fundamental biology of pregnancy or reproductive health may not find direct benefit from this foundational mapping effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a deeper understanding of healthy pregnancy and potential complications, paving the way for new ways to support maternal and fetal health.
How similar studies have performed: While 3D tissue mapping is an evolving field, similar approaches have successfully created atlases for other human organs, demonstrating the feasibility of this methodology.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fisch, Kathleen Marie — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Fisch, Kathleen Marie
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 below.