The NIH launched a $37M stillbirth research effort to uncover causes and prevent preventable losses.

The U.S. National Institutes of Health has launched the Stillbirth Research Consortium with over $37 million in funding to reduce preventable stillbirths. The five-year initiative includes four research centers and a data coordinating center, bringing together scientists to develop tools and technologies for better diagnosis, understanding, and prevention. Each year, about 23,600 stillbirths occur in the U.S. at 20 weeks or later, with over 60% remaining unexplained. The consortium aims to identify root causes and create evidence-based strategies to lower stillbirth rates through collaborative, cutting-edge research.