The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Development’s Human Placenta Project is an effort to revolutionize our understanding of the human placenta and to enable the development of safe, noninvasive, real-time assessment of human placenta development and function across pregnancy.
Developing New Imaging Approaches & Tools
Explore research highlights on the development of new imaging approaches to assess placental function.
Advancing the Use of Existing Imaging Tools
Learn how NICHD research groups are advancing safe, noninvasive placental imaging techniques.
Understanding Human Placental Biology
Learn about research groups that are studying placentomics, cell-free DNA and RNA screening, ultrasound technology, and more.
Identifying Critical Circulation Factors
Learn about research groups studying placental circulation factors.
Uncovering the Effects of Metabolism and Microbes
Learn about research on the effects of metabolism and microbes on placental health.
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