The National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched the IMPROVE initiative in 2019 in response to high rates of pregnancy-related complications and deaths, also called maternal morbidity and mortality, in the United States.
The IMPROVE initiative supports research to reduce preventable causes of maternal deaths and improve health for women before, during, and after pregnancy. It includes a special emphasis on populations that are disproportionately affected.
Select from the following links to learn more about IMPROVE activities.
Check out research challenges and browse open funding opportunities.
More >>Review research projects and challenge winners funded through the IMPROVE initiative.
More >>Find resources related to maternal health research for the public and for researchers.
More >>Learn more about the coordinating committee that leads the IMPROVE initiative and helps oversee maternal health research for NIH.
More >>Learn more about this NIH-wide initiative that supports research to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
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