Training researchers to study infections during pregnancy
Official title: Mentoring translational researchers in perinatal infectious diseases
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11043972 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new researchers learn more about how infections like COVID-19 can impact pregnant women and their babies, and it aims to create a friendly community where medical professionals can share knowledge and support each other to improve health for moms and kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | December 4, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $205,999 |
| NIH project number | 1K24AI188458-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11043972 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include pregnant individuals or those planning to become pregnant, particularly in relation to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or do not plan to become pregnant may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing the next generation of researchers in the field of perinatal infectious diseases, particularly how infections like SARS-CoV-2 affect both mothers and their infants. The project aims to create a supportive environment for academic growth by providing mentorship and resources to medical professionals interested in this area. By building a collaborative network of experts, the research seeks to enhance understanding of maternal-fetal immune responses and improve health outcomes for mothers and children. Participants will engage in longitudinal studies that track health from pregnancy through childhood.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of infections during pregnancy, benefiting both mothers and their infants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding maternal-fetal immune interactions, particularly during infectious disease outbreaks, indicating a promising avenue for this project.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gaw, Stephanie Lina — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Gaw, Stephanie Lina
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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.