Training to reduce pregnancy-related health disparities
Official title: Training program addressing the multilevel factors that affect pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated morbidity and mortality disparities
Funded at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences · NIH-10908627 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is helping new scientists from diverse backgrounds learn how to explore and tackle the reasons behind differences in pregnancy-related health issues, so they can create better solutions for everyone involved, including patients and communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $225,543 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113291-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908627 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in maternal health and disparities in pregnancy outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by pregnancy-related health disparities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on training early-stage scientists and researchers from underrepresented backgrounds to investigate the various factors that contribute to disparities in pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality. The program aims to address these disparities at multiple levels, including patient, community, provider, and health systems. Participants will engage in community-based research and learn to develop and test interventions that target biological, behavioral, and environmental determinants of health. The training will also incorporate innovative methods such as mobile health technologies to enhance outreach and effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for pregnant individuals by addressing the root causes of disparities in maternal health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-engaged approaches and training programs for underrepresented scientists.
Where this research is happening
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Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
East Lansing, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Margerison, Claire E — Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Margerison, Claire E
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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.