Although the placenta is a short-lived organ limited to pregnancy, its importance is often underappreciated in being a crucial organ for the propagation of our species and future health of our progeny. Perturbations in any one of its many functions may result in many common adverse pregnancy outcomes. These include early pregnancy loss, preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, stillbirth, and preterm birth. In addition, a poorly functioning placenta can lead to aberrant programming of the fetus that can impact the health of the individual later in adult life. This includes an increased incidence of adult diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Thus, a more comprehensive understanding of the placenta is necessary to help address a number of major gaps in knowledge.
This notice applies to applications submitted on or after February 5, 2022 and subsequent receipt dates through March 16, 2025.
NOT-HD-22-049
Sponsor Institute/Organizations: National Institutes of Health
Address: National Institutes of Health; 31 Center Drive; MSC 2220; Bethesda; MD 20892-2220; USA
Oct 05, 2024
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Affiliation: National Institutes of Health
Address: National Institutes of Health; 31 Center Drive; MSC 2220; Bethesda; MD 20892-2220; USA
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