Mapping the Placenta in Healthy Pregnancies
Pregnant Female Reproductive Tissue Mapping Center Organ Specific Project
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · NIH-11142648
This work aims to create detailed 3D maps of the human placenta from healthy pregnancies to better understand its role in mother and baby health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11142648 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We are creating comprehensive three-dimensional maps of the human placenta, which is the vital connection between a mother and her baby during pregnancy. By studying placentas from healthy pregnancies, we hope to understand how this organ normally functions. This involves collecting imaging data before birth and detailed molecular information after delivery from the same placentas. Our goal is to build a complete picture of the placenta's structure and cell types.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This work focuses on collecting data and samples from healthy uncomplicated pregnancies, which are essential for building a baseline understanding of placental function.
Not a fit: Patients with existing pregnancy complications may not directly benefit from this specific mapping effort, as it focuses on healthy pregnancies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help us understand why some pregnancies have complications and potentially lead to new ways to prevent or treat them.
How similar studies have performed: While individual aspects of placental biology have been studied, creating comprehensive 3D multiscale maps of the human placenta is a novel and foundational approach.
Where this research is happening
LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO — LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PARAST, MANA M — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- Study coordinator: PARAST, MANA M
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.