Training new scientists to improve maternal health for Black women
Official title: The CORAL Training Core
Funded at Morehouse School of Medicine · NIH-10908723 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Black women during pregnancy and after childbirth by training new researchers to work closely with communities and find solutions that really fit their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Morehouse School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | March 21, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $391,774 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113292-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908723 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black pregnant and postpartum women who may be experiencing behavioral health challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Black or who are not currently pregnant or postpartum may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the maternal behavioral health crisis among Black women by developing a new generation of scientists and interventions. It aims to bridge the gap between behavioral health and maternal health through community engagement and transdisciplinary training. The program will train early-stage investigators to effectively engage with communities and produce impactful research that addresses the unique challenges faced by Black pregnant and postpartum women. By fostering collaborations with established institutions and community partners, the initiative seeks to create evidence-based solutions that are culturally relevant and ethically sound.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes for Black women through better-trained researchers and more effective interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to maternal health, indicating that this method has the potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tyus, Dawn — Morehouse School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Tyus, Dawn
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.