Understanding common pregnancy disorders through detailed health data
Enhancing personalized insights into common obstetric disorders using longitudinal deep-phenotyping data
This study is looking at common pregnancy issues that can affect both moms and babies, and it's for pregnant women who want to help researchers understand how these problems happen by sharing their health information and samples.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Institute for Systems Biology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903712 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates common obstetric disorders that affect pregnancy outcomes and child health. By collecting extensive health data from pregnant women, including blood and urine samples, clinical information, and behavioral surveys, the study aims to uncover the biological mechanisms behind these disorders. The approach involves analyzing complex data to identify differences in molecular networks associated with conditions like preterm birth and preeclampsia. This comprehensive view of pregnancy health will help improve understanding and management of these conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women, particularly those experiencing complications or adverse outcomes during pregnancy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those without any obstetric complications may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for common obstetric disorders, ultimately improving maternal and child health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using multiomics approaches to understand complex biological systems, indicating potential success for this novel investigation.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Institute for Systems Biology — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Piekos, Samantha — Institute for Systems Biology
- Study coordinator: Piekos, Samantha
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 below.