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Research Grant for Studying Human Milk Oligosaccharides and the Vaginal Microbiome During Pregnancy

This opportunity is a research grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, focused on studying the effects of human milk oligosaccharides on the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy. - Government Buyer: - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) - Partner: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research services in microbiome analysis, organoid models, and animal studies - Focus on laboratory and animal model work to investigate bacterial-immune dynamics in the gravid vaginal tract - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Expertise in microbiome research, organoid and animal model studies - Emphasis on developing therapeutic alternatives to antibiotics for pathogen control during pregnancy - Project classified under microbiology, infectious diseases, and medical research - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed

Description

This is a research grant opportunity focused on the impact of human milk oligosaccharides on the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy. The project involves microbiome analysis, organoid models, and animal studies. It aims to explore therapeutic alternatives to antibiotics for pathogen control during pregnancy. The award period is from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, with a budget of approximately $49,538.

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