Epidemiology Branch (EB)

The mission of EB is to:

• Design and conduct investigator-initiated and collaborative epidemiologic research focusing on reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric health endpoints to identify etiologic mechanisms, at risk subgroups, and interventions aimed at maximizing health and preventing, diagnosing and/or treating disease.
• Provide service to the division, institute, NIH, HHS, and the profession via consultation, collaboration, and assistance to advance the scientific discipline of epidemiology and the goals of the institute.
• Recruit highly qualified students and trainees at various stages of their careers to position them for professional careers in reproductive, perinatal and pediatric epidemiologic research.

Highlights

EB is seeking applicants for a staff scientist position for a program with Branch Chief Dr. Bizu Gelaye (PDF 189 KB).

EB Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities (PDF 186 KB)

Road to Prevention of Stillbirth Requests for Applications (RFAs). NIH has published two RFAs to fund research centers and a data coordinating center that will form an integrated and collaborative Stillbirth Research Consortium. This consortium will support stillbirth-relevant basic, translational, clinical, and/or data sciences research across the United States, with a particular emphasis on ways to decrease the incidence of stillbirth in vulnerable populations. 

• RFA-HD-25-010: Road to Prevention of Stillbirth – Clinical Research Centers (UG1 Clinical Trial Optional)
• RFA-HD-25-011: The Road to Prevention of Stillbirth – Data Coordinating Center (UM2 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
• The Road to Prevention of Stillbirth Frequently Asked Questions

A recent publication from EB researchers, Release: Postpartum depression may persist three years after giving birth, was featured on National Public Radio. Listen to the Morning Edition audio summary of the research.

NICHD Milestones Podcast : Research links air pollution and extreme temperature to stillbirth risk