Understanding how experiences before birth affect children's health in Michigan families
Prenatal Exposures and Child Health Outcomes 2: A Statewide Study of Michigan Families
This project looks at how factors during pregnancy and early childhood might shape the health of children in Michigan.
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 ID | NIH-11319120 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project builds on existing groups of Michigan families who joined during pregnancy and whose children have been followed over time. We are exploring how various factors during pregnancy, such as nutrient levels and exposure to certain chemicals, might influence a child's health as they grow. We also consider how early feeding patterns, gut health, and family or neighborhood stress could play a role in a child's weight, metabolism, and brain development. By looking at these connections, we hope to better understand what helps children thrive.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project primarily involves families who previously enrolled in the ARCH and MARCH cohorts in Michigan.
Not a fit: Patients not part of the existing Michigan ARCH or ARCH cohorts would not directly participate in this specific follow-up project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help us understand how to support healthier pregnancies and improve long-term health outcomes for children.
How similar studies have performed: Observational studies have previously shown links between prenatal exposures and child health, but this project aims to explore these connections in more detail with a large, diverse Michigan cohort.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kerver, Jean Marie — Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Kerver, Jean Marie
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.