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In order to further strengthen the connection between the MIRI and investigators involved in complementary work across Tufts Medicine and Tufts University, MIRI created the role of "Associate PI."

In 2019, the Mother Infant Research Institute was honored at Working Wonders for their progressive work.

2 MIRI PIs named 2021 Boston Magazine “Top Docs.”

Dr. Elizabeth Yen, a neonatologist at Tufts Medical Center, has joined as PI. Dr. Yen’s lab conducts non-invasive salivary transcriptomic and brain magnetic imaging studies to understand the impact of the prenatal opioid exposure on the developing brain.

Study Examines the paternal role in intergenerational impacts of stress.

MIRI publication receives APS Key Distinction.

Dr. Sebastian Ramos of Obstetrics and Gynecology has been promoted to Principal Investigator at MIRI.

Dr. Erika Werner becomes an Associate Member of MIRI.

MIRI PI Dr. Yen receives TISUA Award.

Dr. Tomoko Kaneko-Tarui of MIRI gets Charlton Award.

Taysir Mahmoud holds the newly created position of Supervisor of Clinical and Translational Research in MIRI, OB/Gyn and Pediatrics to accomplish that task.

MIRI researchers are now able to identify genes affecting abnormal feeding habits in newborns who were prenatally exposed to opioids.

Dr. Sebastian Ramos presented at the annual BIRCWH 2023 Annual Meeting on December 5, 2023.

The MIRI was very well represented at the annual Perinatal Research Society Annual Meeting Utah from September 29-October 1, in the beautiful setting of Park City.

MIRI PI Dr. Michael House mentored Dr. Jean Hostage, who received the Best Maternal Fetal Medicine Presentation To a Person in Training award.

Fernanda Alvarado, PhD, MIRI post-doc, completes CTSI Blue Star Investigator Certificate Program.

We conduct research to advance women’s, mothers’ and babies’ health through collaborative, multidisciplinary research to reduce inequities and improve outcomes across generations. We bring together experts across fields to explore how early-life experiences shape lifelong health.

Our researchers have been making a difference for over 200 years by tirelessly pursuing answers to questions. They will leave no stone unturned to help people today and future generations to enjoy the healthiest lives possible.

Tufts Medicine researchers relentlessly pursue healthcare's biggest questions: What's next for cancer care? What new drug will treat a medical condition? We've been at the forefront of medical research for more than 200 years to create healthier lives for all. Together, we're driving the next era of healthcare.