Award
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 5K23HD104000-04
The Impact of Zinc Intake on Nutritional Status and Brain Development Among Preterm Infants
Recipient
Dr. Katherine Bell at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Award Amount
$167,367.00
Ceiling
$167,367.00
Awarded
July 28, 2025
Identifier
5K23HD104000-04
A five-year research project led by Dr. Katherine Bell to study the effects of zinc intake on brain development and nutritional status in preterm infants, funded by NICHD.
Description
This project aims to determine the association between zinc intake in the NICU and lean mass accrual, brain development, and neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants. It involves a five-year research and training plan, with a focus on neonatal nutrition and micronutrient strategies.