Improving the outcomes of mothers and babies through nutritional interventions [ 2014 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Maria Makrides (Principal investigator)

Brief description Dr Makrides will undertake extensive investigations to determine optimal levels of a range of nutrients in the diet of pregnant women and preterm and term babies. The period from conception until 2 years after birth, the ‘first 1,000 days’, is designated by the World Health Organisation as the “window of opportunity” that is critical to ensuring a healthy start to life which in turn leads to improved long term health of the population.

Funding Amount $727,610.00

Funding Scheme Research Fellowships

Notes Research Fellowship