# 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.

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