University of Maryland, Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland, United States


Purpose

To test whether blocking an inflammatory protein in a mother’s blood, can protect the placenta from gut inflammation and improve her baby’s growth.

Division

Gender Equality

Date

September 2026

Region Served

AFRICA, ASIA

Committed amount

$399,771

Grant topic

Maternal, Newborn, Child Nutrition and Health

Duration (months)

20

Grantee location

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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