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Jennifer Brown Research Fund

The researchers at the groundbreaking Jennifer Brown Research Laboratory are working to solve some of the most devastating pregnancy problems and find better ways to look after premature babies.

Supported by the Jennifer Brown Research Fund, our talented and dedicated team of doctors, scientists and research midwives are advancing pioneering research projects. Their aim is to make real progress towards resolving some of the life threatening complications that can arise during pregnancy for both mums and babies. The work in the laboratory furthers understanding of what causes early labour, how we can develop treatments to prevent it, and how we can better help treasured tiny newborns in those first crucial hours and days after birth.

The Jennifer Brown Research Fund also supports small innovative community based schemes led by nurses and midwives.

Recent programmes like the Jennifer Brown Fife Appeal encourage local health professionals to seek funding for their own community health projects. One great idea is Granny School: a refresher course for the first time grandparents who provide so much informal care and support as their grandchildren grow. This has been overwhelmed with applicants and we can see its potential for all areas across the UK. So we are funding some research to expand on how it works and inviting interest to extend pilot schemes to new areas. Other schemes generated on the ground include innovative play schemes, an antenatal care plan for mums with learning disabilities and a community research project on postnatal depression; all great ideas that are making a real difference for families that need them most.

 

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