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Identifying Critical Circulation Factors: Text Alternative

Understanding the Links Between the Placenta and Preeclampsia

Illustrated model of thromboxane A2 molecule.

  • Principal Investigators: Scott W. Walsh, Ph.D., and Charles E. Chalfant, Ph.D.
  • Organization: Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Research Focus: The role of lipids in response to the use of low-dose aspirin to prevent preeclampsia

Learn more about research on the role of the placenta in preeclampsia.

Using Sound Waves to Test Blood for Placental Health

A health care provider touching the inner arm of a sitting pregnant woman.

  • Principal Investigators: Yoel Sadovsky, M.D.; Tony Jun Huang, Ph.D.
  • Organizations: University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Nanyang Technological University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Pennsylvania State University, Duke University
  • Research Focus: Development of acoustofluidic tools to monitor placental health

Learn more about research using sound waves to assess placental health.

Developing RNA-Based Placental Diagnostics

A scientist wearing a mask and gloves holds a vial of blood in a lab, empty vials and a microscope can be seen in the background.

  • Principal Investigator: Zev Williams, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Organizations: Columbia University; Rockefeller University
  • Research Focus: RNA-based placental diagnostics

Learn about research using RNA to monitor placental health.

Using Flow Cytometry to Predict Preeclampsia

Illustration of flow cytometry, where multicolor light beams are passing through a microscopic object.

  • Principal Investigators: Terry Morgan, M.D., Ph.D., and Leslie Myatt, Ph.D., FRCOG
  • Organization: Oregon Health & Science University
  • Research Focus: Application of Flow Cytometry in Preeclampsia Diagnosis

Learn about research using flow cytometry to diagnosis preeclampsia.

Capturing Circulating Placental Cells for Placentomics Research

A healthcare provider takes blood from the inner arm of a pregnant woman.

  • Principal Investigators: Patrick Stayton, Ph.D.; Daniel Chiu, Ph.D.; Michael Gravett, M.D.
  • Organization: University of Washington
  • Research Focus: Cell capture and placentomics

Learn about research on capturing circulating placental cells for omics research.

 

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