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Academic Press Inc
17 April 2026
Immunological Aspects of Preterm Birth: Phenotypes of Preterm Birth, Immune Mechanisms, and Pathway Forward
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Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 191mm, 
Weight:   450g
ISBN:   9780443215643
ISBN 10:   0443215642
Series:   Reproductive Immunology
Pages:   536
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
1. Preterm labor, preterm birth and prematurity: Molecular and clinical phenotypes 2. Screening, diagnosis and therapeutic approaches to preterm labor 3. Potential use of biomarkers as therapeutic targets of immunotherapy in preterm birth 4. Fetal and placental inflammation in preterm birth 5. Innate Immunity: the role of macrophages and beyond 6. The role of T cells and other adaptive immune mediators in preterm birth 7. Spontaneous preterm birth: Immunoperinatology perspective 8. Fetal pathophysiological changes in preterm birth 9. Vaginal microbiome and preterm birth 10. Viral infections and preterm birth 11. Environment-immune interactions and epigenetics in preterm birth 12. Special considerations: Pregnancy and organ transplantation 13. Placenta: Window into neonatal health 14. Neonatal outcomes following preterm birth 15. Spontaneous preterm birth: Current therapies and opportunities for the future 16. Pathway forward

Irina Burd, MD, PhD, is a renowned maternal–fetal medicine and reproductive immunology expert. She is the Sylvan Frieman, M.D. Endowed Professor and Chair of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, leading initiatives in women’s health research, clinical care and education. Her research explores immunology, pregnancy, and fetal development, focusing on placental inflammation and infection and their effects on neonatal and long-term outcomes. With over 170 peer-reviewed publications, her work has been funded by NIH and other organizations, advancing understanding of the maternal–fetal immune interface. A dedicated educator and mentor, she has trained numerous clinicians, clinician-scientists and scientists. Dr. Burd has held leadership roles in prominent organizations, fostering collaboration in women’s health. Her work continues to shape perinatal medicine, aiming to improve outcomes for mothers and children worldwide.

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