Division of Biology and Medicine
Center for Global Health Equity
Global Alliance for Infant and Maternal Health Research
Advancing research and innovating care for women and infants everywhere.
Global Alliance for Infant and Maternal Health Research
Advancing research and innovating care for women and infants everywhere.
The Global Alliance for Infant and Maternal Health Research (Global AIM) at Brown University is dedicated to ensuring every mother and baby survive and thrive through groundbreaking research, technological innovation, and transforming clinical care. By translating scientific discovery to real-world impact, we address global health disparities and pioneer solutions for safer pregnancies, healthier infants, and stronger communities.
140 million
Pregnant women each year
287, 000
Women die during/following pregnancy
4.2 million
Babies die in childbirth/first year month of life
Over 90%
Occur in low-middle income countries
The Challenge Ahead
Every seven seconds, a woman or a baby dies due to complications in pregnancy, childbirth or the first month after birth. Collective action, innovative solutions, and global collaborations are needed to reverse the trend and save lives.
How We’re Accelerating Change
Learn more about how we leverage evidence, innovation, and action to transform maternal and infant health and wellbeing.
Our team of experts at Global AIM is dedicated to accelerating maternal and infant health through innovative technology, advancing clinical care, and training the next generation of investigators. We bridge disciplines across obstetrics and pediatrics, translating research and discovery into improved care across the full maternal-infant-child continuum.
Translating discovery and innovation to ensure every woman and infant reach their full potential.