Maternal Health Training Program in the Mississippi Delta
Official title: Training Program
Funded at Jackson State University · NIH-11408717 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A training program to grow investigators who study the social and biological factors affecting maternal health in high-risk communities, with a focus on reducing disparities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Jackson State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $371,225 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113238-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11408717 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and trainees focusing on maternal health in high-risk communities, including those from the Delta region.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefits are not the primary aim of the training program itself, though outcomes may indirectly improve care through better research and workforce development.
What this research studies
This program trains early-career researchers to study how social, environmental, and biological factors influence pregnancy-related health in the Mississippi Delta. It offers postdoctoral and junior-faculty opportunities, applied experiences for predoctoral fellows, and outreach activities to connect communities with research. The goal is to develop responsive research that addresses maternal health disparities and improves outcomes for mothers in high-risk areas. The program emphasizes community-based approaches in collaboration with local centers to strengthen the maternal health workforce.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to more effective, locally relevant strategies to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the Delta region.
How similar studies have gone: Past efforts have not dramatically reduced maternal health disparities, making this program a novel, workforce-focused approach with potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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Jackson State University
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tiemeier, Henning — Jackson State University
- Study coordinator: Tiemeier, Henning
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.