Policy and Advocacy
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The unfortunate truth is that pregnant women and infants have been mostly left out of research on COVID-19. Our dedicated team of researchers is committed to bringing this vulnerable population into the conversation for policy and funding decisions. In summer of 2020, Dr. Dumitriu worked with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's office on a letter to the Senate advocating for funding for this type of vital research.
Read Senator Gillibrand's Letter
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