Perinatal Health and Long-Term Cardiovascular and Metabolic Outcomes Center
Official title: Admin-Core-001
Funded at University of Mississippi Med Ctr · NIH-11416351 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A NIH Center grant funds a Mississippi program to understand how problems during pregnancy affect mothers and children later in life, especially regarding heart, kidney, and metabolic health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | June 8, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $938,874 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM121334-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11416351 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include women with high-risk pregnancies and their children, along with families affected by adverse perinatal conditions.
✕Less likely to help
People not affected by adverse perinatal conditions may see indirect benefits through overall healthcare improvements.
What this research studies
This grant supports a center that studies adverse pregnancy conditions and their long-term effects on both mothers and their children. It focuses on how the perinatal environment influences later cardiovascular, renal, metabolic, and behavioral health, and aims to reduce health disparities. The project builds collaborations across researchers and communities to sustain a national center of excellence in perinatal research and to translate findings into better care. Participation would involve researchers and patients as part of ongoing studies, data collection, and community outreach to improve long-term health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to improved prevention and management of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases rooted in perinatal health.
How similar studies have gone: Prior perinatal research has shown links between adverse fetal environments and later health risks, supporting continued focus in this area.
Where this research is happening
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University of Mississippi Med Ctr
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reckelhoff, Jane F — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Reckelhoff, Jane F
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.