#NICHD researchers from the Matthies Lab used cryo-electron microscopy to study how the MRS2 channel transports magnesium. Learn more about the study: go.nih.gov/ozci8we. NIH Intramural Doreen Matthies #NICHD impact

The #NIHHighRisk Research Program has released funding opportunities for the four NIH Director’s Awards, which support exceptionally creative scientists at all career stages. Learn more about which of these funding opportunities might be right for you: commonfund.nih.gov/highrisk

The #NIH_IMPROVE initiative supports research to reduce #MaternalMortality & #MaternalMorbidity , with a special emphasis on eliminating health disparities. Learn more about how the initiative is addressing #HealthEquity at go.nih.gov/yXT0Hpb. NIH #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

DYK? There were >2.5 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea & chlamydia in the U.S. in 2022. Diana Bianchi’s latest blog highlights NIH efforts to prevent these and other #SexuallyTransmittedInfections : go.nih.gov/vle9clK. #NICHDimpact #STI

This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek , learn about NIH efforts to address inequities and improve maternal health outcomes from #NICHD Director Diana Bianchi, NIH_ORWH Director Janine Clayton, MD & NINR Director Dr. Shannon Zenk go.nih.gov/skYmfHu. #NIH_IMPROVE #BMHW24

A potential nonhormonal on-demand #contraceptive hindered sperm movement in an #NICHD -supported mouse study. Learn more at go.nih.gov/ZBd5tn8. #NICHD impact

During moments of grief, it’s essential to know you’re not alone. #SafetoSleep and its Collaborators & partners provide resources to help families navigate the heartbreaking loss of a baby. Find out more at go.nih.gov/8ljtn4Y #InfantLoss #SafeSleep #BabySleep

#NICHD grantee Rachel Hardeman, Ph.D., M.P.H., of Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity studies the impacts of structural racism on Black pregnant people & their babies to help address inequities. Learn more: bit.ly/39Y3cKp #NICHD Research #MaternalHealthNICHD #BMHW24

Autism occurs in all ethnic, racial, sex and gender, and economic groups. This April, learn more about supporting people on the autism spectrum via National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): go.nih.gov/GLdoK1Q . #AutismAcceptanceMonth

The NIH Infant & Toddler Toolbox (a.k.a. the NIH Baby Toolbox) is a tool that measures development in children. It offers a standardized assessment inventory that spans multiple neurodevelopment domains. Learn more: go.nih.gov/8cN16gY Northwestern #NIHToolbox

Black babies born at 37–41 weeks of pregnancy are more likely to have adverse health outcomes than other racial & ethnic groups. But addressing sociodemographic factors can mitigate & eliminate these disparities. bit.ly/41WCdVX #NICHDimpact #BMHW #MinorityHealthMonth