News & Updates

February 23, 2024

Follow up to 5 Years Approved!

We are excited to announce that our study has been approved to extend follow up to 5 years of age! This includes some brief parent surveys and an in-person visit at 5 years. The goal is to learn more about the relationship between nutrition, growth, and development. 

December 5, 2022

2 Year visits have begun

It’s hard to believe that the first babies to enroll in our study have turned two! We look forward to seeing you and your little ones at the Follow Up Clinic.

September 1, 2022

We're half way there!

The Nourish study is officially half way to its enrollment goal! From our team to your family, thank you for participating and helping us learn more about infant nutrition and growth.

April 10, 2021

New Study Publication

We are excited to share a recent paper on the Nourish Study! The article, which describes the study’s protocol, was published in the Journal BMC Pediatrics.

January 1, 2021

Happy New Year from The Nourish Study team!

Our staff are thinking of you and wishing your family a year of health and happiness.

June 8, 2020

Update: The Nourish Study has resumed enrollment!

We are excited to announce that the Nourish Study is now enrolling again! The study was previously paused due to Brigham and Women’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 16, 2018

Pre-Nourish, the pilot of the Nourish Study in the news

The pilot for the Nourish Study, called the “Pre-Nourish Study,” was featured in the local news! Principal Investigator for the study Dr. Mandy Belfort and participating mom Valencia were interviewed about the challenges babies face when they are born preterm, and our study’s new strategy for infant nutrition. You can watch the interview and read more about it on WCVB’s website.