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Preeclampsia
Preterm Birth
March Of Dimes
Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center
Spontaneous Preterm Birth
Human Milk
Human Milk Oligosaccharides
Doulas
APOL1 Variant
Blood Type (ABO)
Pregnancy On a Chip
Premature Birth / Preterm Birth
Aspirin
Zebrafish
Indicated Preterm Birth
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Electronic Medical Records
Cell-Free Fetal DNA
Down Syndrome
Cancer Detection

MODCAST is a podcast on the most impactful maternal and infant health research conducted today. MODCAST aims to bring scientists, doctors, donors, and families behind the laboratory doors for a fascinating look into the science that is changing, study by study, the story of moms and babies in the U.S. From interviews and news analysis to study discussions and more, MODCAST is the science community... more

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Dr. Frank Lee, a Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and a 2026 winner of a March of Dimes Discovery Grant, discusses his research on HIF2 gene suppression as a way to treat pre... more

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Dr. Thomas Jansson, the 2026 winner of the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition, the Vice Chair of Research for the University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the department’s Florence Crozie... more

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Dr. Leonard Zon, winner of the 2026 March of Dimes Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize, Director of the Stem Cell Research Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, and the Grousbeck Professor of Pediatric Medicine at Harvard Medical School, discusses hi... more

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Dr. Tomiko Oskotsky, who co-directs The March of Dimes Database for Preterm Birth Research, discusses the database’s recent wins: being chosen for a National Science Foundation AI program and launching an AI assistant called ChatPTB, or ChatPreTermBi... more

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Thomas Jansson
Placental scientist, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Episode: Dr. Thomas Jansson on the Placenta and Fetal Growth
Leonard Zon
Director of the Stem Cell Research Program at Boston Children's Hospital; Grousbeck Professor of Pediatric Medicine at Harvard Medical School
Boston Children's Hospital; Harvard Medical School
Episode: Dr. Leonard Zon on the Secrets of the Zebrafish
Rupsa Boelig
Maternal-fetal medicine specialist
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia
Episode: Dr. Rupsa Boelig on Aspirin Dosing for High-Risk Pregnant Women
Ramkumar Menon
Professor and Director, Division of Basic and Translational Research in Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB)
Episode: Dr. Ramkumar Menon on the New Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center
Dr. Catherine Spong
Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Episode: Dr. Catherine Spong on the New Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center
Lynne Sykes
Co-director of the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Imperial College London
Imperial College London / March of Dimes
Episode: Dr. Lynne Sykes on A New Link Between Blood Type and Preterm Birth
Dr. Wendy Kuohung
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston University, Chobanian and Avdijian School of Medicine; Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology at Boston Medical Center
Boston University School of Medicine / Boston Medical Center
Episode: Dr. Wendy Kuohung on Finding New Medicines to Treat Preeclampsia
Alexia Doumbouya
Certified postpartum doula; founder/president of Cocoa Life Dot Black
Cocoa Life Dot Black
Episode: Dr. Sindhu Srinivas and Alexia Doumbouya on a Trial Testing the Impact of Doulas
Sindhu Srinivas
Maternal fetal medicine specialist; investigator at the March of Dimes Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity
March of Dimes / University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Dr. Sindhu Srinivas and Alexia Doumbouya on a Trial Testing the Impact of Doulas

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Dr. Lynne Sykes on A New Link Between Blood Type and Preterm Birth
Q: What is the FLIPTO trial and what are they hoping to learn?
FLIPTO is a placebo-controlled randomized trial using Lactin V (Lactobacillus crispatus) to flip the vaginal flora and assess effects on microbiome, immune response, and preterm birth rates, with broader implications for precision prevention.
Dr. Lynne Sykes on A New Link Between Blood Type and Preterm Birth
Q: What is the proposed mechanism linking blood type to preterm birth via the vaginal microbiome?
The researchers suggest that secreted ABO antigens in cervical vaginal fluid influence which Lactobacillus strains dominate, potentially affecting inflammation and the risk of early delivery.
Dr. Lynne Sykes on A New Link Between Blood Type and Preterm Birth
Q: Did this study surprise you about blood type B's role in preterm birth compared to A or O?
Yes, the team observed a higher risk with B in general populations and a notable protective signal for A in certain high-risk subgroups, highlighting nuanced, subgroup-specific biology.
Dr. Catherine Spong on the New Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center
Q: What role do nutrition and the placental microbiome play in preventing preterm birth?
Nutrition interacts with placental metabolism and microbial factors to influence outcomes; the PRC is studying these relationships through community-engaged research and longitudinal sampling to identify actionable nutrition-based interventions.
Dr. Catherine Spong on the New Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center
Q: How does UT Southwestern's environment and patient volume contribute to the PRC's goals?
The large number of deliveries provides a robust platform for studying interventions in real-world settings and training the next generation of OB-GYN researchers, with a strong tradition of conducting meaningful, evidence-focused trials.

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MODCAST consistently centers on cutting-edge maternal and infant health research, featuring clinicians, scientists, and policy-focused guests who translate complex biology into real-world implications for moms and babies. Across recent episodes, listeners encounter deep dives into placental signaling and fetal growth, aspirin strategies for high-risk pregnancies, innovative modeling of pregnancy through organ-on-a-chip technologies, and evidence-based discussions about doulas and postpartum support. The show frequently threads translational science with practical healthcare implications, highlighting how novel discoveries could shift clinical practice, trial design, and health equity in obstetrics. A notable strength is its ability to conne... more

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1. Thomas Jansson
2. Leonard Zon
3. Rupsa Boelig
4. Ramkumar Menon
5. Dr. Catherine Spong
6. Lynne Sykes
7. Dr. Wendy Kuohung
8. Alexia Doumbouya

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