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University of Southern California — Preterm Births Research

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  • Portfolio Area: Human Health and Wellbeing
  • Focus Area: Scientific Research
  • Organization Name: University of Southern California
  • Amount: $114,353

  • Award Date: March 2023

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    Open Philanthropy recommended a grant of $114,353 to the University of Southern California to support scientific activities, led by Professor Jeffrey Klausner, to understand preterm births in lower- and middle-income countries. The IHME estimates that in 2019, preterm births caused 13% of all deaths of children under 5.

    This falls within our focus area of scientific research, specifically within our interest in advancing human health and wellbeing.

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