Understanding environmental health risks for mothers and infants
Maternal and Infant Environmental Health Riskscape (MIEHR) Research Center
This study looks at how different environmental factors affect the health of pregnant women and their babies, especially focusing on the challenges faced by African-American women in Houston, to better understand and address health differences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10813743 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how various environmental factors impact the health of pregnant women and their infants, particularly focusing on the significant racial disparities faced by African-American women. By examining the biological, physical, social, and built environments, the study aims to identify the contributors to these health disparities. The research is based in Houston, a city with a diverse population and notable environmental challenges, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of how these factors affect maternal and infant health outcomes. The project utilizes an existing perinatal database and biospecimen repository to support its findings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women, particularly those from African-American communities, who may be affected by environmental health risks.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not belong to the targeted ethnic groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and infants by addressing the environmental factors contributing to health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing environmental health disparities, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Symanski, Elaine — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Symanski, Elaine
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.