Sarah Ford | June 2, 2015

Supporting Research to Better Understand Stillbirths, SIDS & Other Causes of Sudden, Unexpected Infant Deaths

During the course of the past four decades, First Candle has funded cutting-edge research projects at medical institutions throughout the United States. They are also initiating pilot projects in applied and qualitative research. Under the guidance of their expert panel of Medical Directors, they continue to provide a single, focused outlet for individuals and organizations interested in supporting research to further our understanding of stillbirth, SIDS and other causes of sudden, unexpected infant deaths (SUID).

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