Award
NIH Reporter #1R21HD123069-01
Folate Receptor Beta in the Immunopathogenesis of Preeclampsia
Recipient
Indiana University Indianapolis
Award Amount
$473,106.00
Ceiling
$473,106.00
Awarded
September 17, 2026
Identifier
1R21HD123069-01
NIH-funded research examining folate receptor beta as a regulator of inflammation and a potential therapeutic target in preeclampsia, including possible effects on maternal cardiovascular and kidney health.
Description
The project studies how folate receptor beta affects placental immune cells and contributes to preeclampsia, using a mouse model and human genomic research on FOLR2 variants and pregnancy outcomes.