"I am very thankful to have received this grant and am excited to use the funding to study new strategies to prevent inflammation-induced preterm birth. It is an excellent and humbling experience to receive recognition for the hard work and dedication put forth by my team," she said. "I would like to thank my collaborators, Dr. Roberto Romero (chief of the PRB and a WSU professor of Molecular Medicine and Genetics) and Dr. Sonia Hassan (WSU associate dean for Maternal, Perinatal and Child Health, and professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology) for their participation, guidance and advice, all of which have contributed to the success of my laboratory. I would also like to thank my team members for their drive and dedication, as these characteristics play a major role in achieving our scientific goals."