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$2.3 Million Grant Aims to Combat SIDS in Infants

2/13/2025

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Dr. Keith Keene, a dedicated biology professor at East Carolina University, is on a mission to combat sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). With a generous $2.3 million NIH grant, his team is uncovering genetic markers in blood and tissues to pinpoint at-risk infants, paving the way for life-saving diagnostic tests and preventative strategies.

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Dr. Keith Keene, a dedicated biology professor at East Carolina University, is on a mission to combat sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). With a generous $2.3 million NIH grant, his team is uncovering genetic markers in blood and tissues to pinpoint at-risk infants, paving the way for life-saving diagnostic tests and preventative strategies.