Michael K Georgieff

Michael K Georgieff is a Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota, where he also serves as a Leader at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. His work intersects with the Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment, and the Life Sciences, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches to neonatal and maternal health.

Research Interests: Dr. Georgieff's research focuses on iron deficiency in neonates and its long-term neurodevelopmental consequences, choline supplementation for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, and maternal-child health interventions. His work combines clinical trials, nutritional neuroscience, and translational studies using animal models to address global health disparities.

Grants & Projects: He leads major NIH-funded initiatives like the Newborn Iron Deficiency Project and SMART Brain Trial, and collaborates on international studies such as the RAPID IRON Trial in India. His projects often prioritize low-income populations and global health equity.

Labs & Collaborations: As director of the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, he collaborates with institutions including Indiana University, Thomas Jefferson University, and the BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION, focusing on cross-cultural health interventions and developmental biology.