Award
NIH Reporter #5F31HD117458-02
Investigating the influence of human milk oligosaccharides on bacterial-immune dynamics in the gravid vaginal tract
Recipient
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Award Amount
$50,114.00
Ceiling
$50,114.00
Awarded
July 24, 2026
Identifier
5F31HD117458-02
Research project studying the impact of human milk oligosaccharides on the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy to support maternal and neonatal health.
Description
The project investigates how human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) influence the vaginal microenvironment during pregnancy, potentially serving as a therapeutic alternative to antibiotics to limit pathogen colonization. It aims to identify the utilization of HMOs by vaginal bacteria, assess their impact on microbial communities, and explore their potential to promote a health-associated vaginal state.