Melanie A Martin

Institution:

University of Washington

Email:

[email protected]

PI's ORCID ID:

0000-0003-0368-2791

Project-Related Website(s):

https://figshare.com/projects/Seattle_Mother-Infant_COVID-19_Study/84008

Awarded COVID Grants:
Expected Research Output:
data tools scientific insights

Methods related outputs:

  • Validated in-house COVID-19 specific IgG and IgA antibody assays for dried blood spots

Expected results outputs:

  • Presence/absence (qPCR) of virus in breast milk and maternal and infant feces.
  • Rate of COVID+ and seropositive infants exposed to infected mothers
  • Differences in antibody responses and severity of symptoms in mothers and infected infants in relation to breastfeeding, co-morbidities, and other household factors
Collaborative Opportunities:

Looking for researchers with experience in saliva collection from infants and/or viral detection in saliva.

Project Keywords:

breastfeeding infant feeding maternal and infant health population health