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Parents Honor Daughter by Advancing Preterm Birth Research

4/8/2025

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In memory of their daughter Jennifer, who tragically passed away shortly after her premature birth, Sarah and Gordon Brown founded the Jennifer Brown Research Laboratory in 2004. Their groundbreaking work delves into how preterm birth impacts brain development, examining crucial elements such as nutrition, sleep, and poverty, with the Edinburgh Birth Cohort engaging 400 families to deepen insights and improve care.

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In memory of their daughter Jennifer, who tragically passed away shortly after her premature birth, Sarah and Gordon Brown founded the Jennifer Brown Research Laboratory in 2004. Their groundbreaking work delves into how preterm birth impacts brain development, examining crucial elements such as nutrition, sleep, and poverty, with the Edinburgh Birth Cohort engaging 400 families to deepen insights and improve care.