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Using MRI to Measure How Metabolism Influences Placental Health

Seated pregnant person eating a bowl of yogurt with granola and mixed berries.

Principal Investigators: Charles McKenzie, Ph.D.; Timothy Regnault, Ph.D.; Barbra de Vrijer, M.D.
Organization: University of Western Ontario
Research Focus: Diet and Placental Health

Learn more about research on the role of metabolism on placental health.

Understanding How the Placenta Regulates Insulin Sensitivity

A pregnant person sits on a bed and prepares insulin dosage on insulin pen.

Principal Investigator: Perrie O’Tierney-Ginn, Ph.D.
Organization: Tufts Medical Center
Research Focus: Placental Regulation of Insulin Sensitivity

Learn about research using miRNAs to understand placental insulin regulation.

Understanding Placental Niches & Microorganisms

Illustration of bacteria of different shapes, including cocci and rod-shaped bacteria.

Principal Investigators: Kjersti Aagaard, M.D., Ph.D.
Organizations: Baylor College of Medicine
Research Focus: Placental Microbiome

Learn more about research on placental niches and microorganisms.

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