Maternal Health Training Center: Building a Stronger Workforce
Official title: Southern Center for Maternal Health -Training Component
Funded at Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-11401165 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funding opportunity to train early-career researchers to study and improve maternal health and reduce severe complications for mothers in high-need Gulf South communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $160,293 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113159-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401165 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians early in their careers who focus on maternal health and are committed to improving outcomes for mothers and babies in Gulf South communities.
✕Less likely to help
This grant primarily builds training capacity and workforce development, not direct patient enrollment.
What this research studies
This program aims to develop a capable, diverse group of researchers who will study factors that contribute to maternal morbidity and mortality. It emphasizes upstream, population-based training and transdisciplinary approaches to create practical, lasting improvements in care. Trainees will gain experiences that prepare them to translate findings into real-world solutions for communities most affected by the crisis in maternal health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to better-trained researchers who create effective strategies to lower maternal complications and deaths.
How similar studies have gone: Prior workforce and training programs in maternal health have shown promise in strengthening research capacity and informing practice.
Where this research is happening
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Biggio, Joseph Ramon — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Biggio, Joseph Ramon
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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.