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Maternal Mortality in the United States: Future Research Directions

May 2–3, 2019 (7:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)

Sponsor/Co-Sponsor(s)

Fertility and Infertility Branch and Population Dynamics Branch, NICHD

Location

Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Conference Center, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD, 20852; NIH Videocast

Purpose

This conference will inform a research agenda designed to address maternal mortality in the United States. Scientific experts will examine data quality and trends, populations disproportionately affected, social determinants of maternal mortality, and clinical causes of the increase in U.S. maternal mortality.

Contact

For logistical questions:
Alex Simpson
asimpson@palladianpartners.com

For program-related questions:
Juanita J. Chinn, Ph.D.
juanita.chinn@nih.gov

Esther Eisenberg, M.D., M.P.H.
esther.eisenberg@nih.gov

Please note: Views expressed during NICHD-sponsored events do not necessarily reflect the opinions or the official positions of NICHD, NIH, or HHS.