Human Microbiome and Perinatal Depression

Project Description

NICHD – R03 HD095056

This two-year R03 grant aims to determine the feasibility of a longitudinal study to monitor the changes in the microbiome associated with perinatal Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in a diverse sample of low-income minority women. In addition, the proposed study will assess differences in gut microbiota in pregnant women with MDD and pregnant women without MDD. This study is funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

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