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Uncovering the Effects of Metabolism and Microbes: Text Alternative

Using MRI to Measure How Metabolism Influences Placental Health

Seated pregnant woman 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 woman 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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