10 years of Borne - over the last decade, together we’ve: 🩷 Invested £8.5 million into research 🩷 Supported 40+ pioneering projects 🩷 Funded research in 6 countries 🩷 Supported future researchers and clinicians 🩷 Built a global community united by one mission

There aren’t enough midwives and too many babies are born too soon. In the UK, ~60,000 premature births happen each year. At Borne, we fund research and support future experts working to improve outcomes. #IDM2026 #OneMillionMoreMidwives

We’re proud to support research exploring a potential new treatment for preterm birth. FX125L has shown promise in early studies and is now being tested for its impact on long-term health outcomes in babies. Learn more: https://ow.ly/EMyq50YySlf #Borne #PrematureBirth #MedicalResearch

How can we prevent preterm birth if we don’t fully understand what triggers labour? At Borne, our Finding Answers research focuses on uncovering the biology of pregnancy, building the foundation for future preventative treatments. Find out more in the 'research' section of our website. #borne

We’re proud to support research exploring how immune cells help the placenta implant in early pregnancy. Understanding this process could help predict and prevent complications that lead to preterm birth. Learn more: https://ow.ly/MfIz50YyQXA #prematurebirthresearch #maternalhealthresearch #borne

On #WorldHealthDay, we recognise premature birth as a critical global health challenge. 15 million babies are born too soon each year, with long-term impacts on health, development and healthcare systems. At Borne, we fund research to better understand and prevent preterm birth worldwide. 🌍

52 researchers. One room. From Big BUMP to emerging technologies and critical debates on research ethics, the Borne Collaborative 2026 brought global expertise together to shape what comes next in pregnancy research. Read all about it here 👉 https://ow.ly/rGE250YBktB #Borne #bornecollaborative

We’re proud to support research exploring new ways to prevent preterm birth. The FAB study is testing whether DHA could reduce risk for women with low levels. Read more: https://ow.ly/H9w950YyPJM #prematurebirth #research #DHA #womenshealth #researchproject #borne

Borne is proud to host the inaugural Borne Lecture at #SRI2026. Prof Sarah England (WashU) will present “Rhythms and Pregnancy”, building on her leading work in uterine excitation and labour mechanisms. Advancing fundamental science to better understand preterm birth. #prematurebirth #sri #borne

Series 3 of the Borne Podcast is here 🎙️ We’re continuing important conversations around pregnancy, premature birth, and women’s health. Episode 1 with Professor Lucilla Poston is live now. 🎧 www.borne.org.uk/podcast/ep-1...

Speaker spotlight: Alice Buchan Alice will present within the session on emerging experimental approaches at the Borne Collaborative. New technologies and fresh perspectives are essential to advancing research into premature birth. #BorneCollaborative

Speaker spotlight: Dr Yong Wang, who will present within the session Electricity and the uterus: propagation from lab to clinic , exploring how uterine excitation contributes to the onset of labour. Understanding these mechanisms is key to improving prediction and prevention of preterm birth.

Speaker spotlight: Dr Stephen Lye Dr Lye will present on spatial proteomics in our session on emerging experimental approaches. New technologies are helping researchers understand pregnancy biology at an unprecedented level of detail. #BorneCollaborative #PregnancyResearch

Speaker spotlight: Prof Yuhang Xu Who will present on spatiotemporal electrical propagation within the session Electricity and the uterus: propagation from lab to clinic. Understanding how electrical signals coordinate labour is key to improving prediction and prevention of preterm birth. #Borne

Speaker spotlight: Prof Suhas Kallapur. He will present within the session “Electricity and the uterus: propagation from lab to clinic” - exploring the physiological mechanisms underlying labour. Follow along to find out more. #bornecollaborative #prematurebirthresearch #guestspeaker

Speaker spotlight: We're proud to share that Chair of Borne’s Scientific Advisory Board, Professor Lucilla Poston will be presenting on Big BUMP and helping to lead discussions on the future direction of large-scale pregnancy research. #BorneCollaborative #Prematurebirthresearch

Next in our #BorneCollaborative speaker spotlight: Prof Rachel Tribe & Prof Phillip Bennett will present on the BUMP Feasibility studies at the Borne Collaborative 2026 Puerto later this month. #bornecollaborative #BUMP #prematurebirthresearch

We’re kicking off our #BorneCollaborative speaker series with Dr Vikki Male. She’ll be presenting on immune cells in pregnancy; an essential area of research for understanding complications linked to preterm birth. Bringing global experts together is how we accelerate progress. More to come.

What does it really feel like when your baby arrives early? In Dawn’s story, fear, NICU nights and the rollercoaster of prematurity are brought to life, showing why we need more research into preterm birth. Find out how your support can help create real change. https://ow.ly/4fG750Y7HoB

To prevent premature birth, we need answers, treatments and talent. Our strategy funds research into labour mechanisms, tests interventions to delay preterm birth, and supports future leaders in pregnancy science. Learn more: https://www.borne.org.uk/our-research/ #PregnancyResearch #Borne

What is it really like when a baby is born too soon? David and Nicolas’ story explores life after premature birth, from NICU stays to the long-term impact on families. Discover how research into preterm birth could change outcomes for parents and babies alike - https://ow.ly/tX1450Y7HfP

The 5th annual Borne Collaborative meeting takes place on 24 March 2026. 35 global researchers and clinicians will share new findings, including the BUMP study and shape the next steps in research to prevent preterm birth and improve outcomes for mothers and babies. More updates soon.

60,000 preterm births each year in the UK, and we still have too many unanswered biological questions. We fund research focused on finding answers, improving treatments and facilitate global collaboration. The goal is simple: understand the causes so we can change the outcomes.

When your baby arrives far too soon, every day becomes a hope and a test of strength. Read Kathleen’s story about her daughter’s fight for life and discover how your support can help drive research that could change future outcomes - https://www.borne.org.uk/stories/kathleens-story/

Women’s health research needs women in science. On International Women & Girls in Science Day, we’re proud to support outstanding researchers working to understand and prevent premature birth. @vikilovesfacs.bsky.social #WomenInScience #WomensHealth #PrematureBirth #IDWGS

Every minute counts when a baby arrives too soon. In Layla’s story, we see the courage of families facing the unknown and the urgent need for answers through research. Read her journey and learn how you can support Borne’s work to change the future of premature birth - https://ow.ly/J1B850Y7FM0

£250,000 Partnership Grant Borne x Action Medical Research are funding collaborative research to help prevent premature birth. Apply by 17 February 2026. For researchers in maternal, fetal & neonatal health, please apply or share - www.borne.org.uk/grant/partne...

Our new website is live. Built to better showcase the research we fund and the progress being made to understand and prevent premature birth. CEO David Badcock: “This platform reflects who we are: a research-driven, collaborative, and pioneering charity.” www.borne.org.uk

Preterm birth is one of the biggest unanswered questions in pregnancy. Big BUMP is a research project using major technological advances to study, cell by cell, what triggers labour too early, with the goal of prevention, not reaction. You can learn more in the 24/25 Research Report.

Today on LBC Radio, Trustees, Patrons & Supporters of Borne shared the realities of premature birth, alongside the news that the government has quietly dropped its promise to reduce premature births in the UK. These stories are hard to hear. They are also impossible to ignore.

Our latest episode of The Borne Podcast is now live Borne Founder Professor Mark Johnson, Ambassador Laura Tobin & Patron HRH Princess Beatrice come together for a deeply important discussion about premature birth and the research being funded by Borne. Listen here > ow.ly/yXkT50XsLQB

Thank you to Borne Ambassador Laura Tobin and @Lorraine Kelly for inviting Professor Mark Johnson on the show this morning to discuss World Prematurity Day and Every Week Counts. 💜 You can watch the interview on catch-up. 💜✨ #borne #worldprematurityday #lorraineshow

Every week counts 💜 Together with HRH Princess Beatrice, we’re raising awareness of premature birth this World Prematurity Day.

Every story matters 💜 Behind every statistic is a parent, a baby, a family with a story that deserves to be heard. Sharing their experiences helps others to feel less alone, inspire understanding and drive real change. For #WorldPrematurityDay we want to share as many stories as we can.

We’re delighted to welcome two brilliant new additions to the Borne team. Their experience, passion and fresh perspective will help us take even greater strides in our mission to fund research to advance our knowledge of pregnancy and childbirth, and improve the lives of mothers and babies.

This week as part of #BirthTraumaAwarenessWeek, we stand with everyone to raise awareness for those who have been impacted by birth trauma. Your stories matter. And we are listening and working for change 🩵🔬

🤰🏽 Emerging evidence suggests that decidual #macrophages are attractive targets in #PretermLabour 👩🏻‍🔬 But understanding how macrophage subsets differ in their origin, function and localisation will help us to do this better! 📃 Our forum on this is out now! #ReprodSky #ObGynSky #ImmunoSky #MedSky

We’re proud that Borne and the Borne Collaborative were recognised in Parliament as a leading force in the fight to prevent premature birth. But as Baroness Bertin made clear, more must be done through research, early intervention, and national coordination.

We’re pleased to see new bereavement leave measures introduced for pre-24 week baby loss, a crucial step towards better support for parents. #prematurebirth #babyloss #babylossawareness

In this special run, we hear from actors, comedians, researchers, and families as they share honest stories, lived experiences, and expert insights on preterm birth – from the UK to India. open.spotify.com/show/52y2jnj...

The Borne Podcast is back – with a brand new mini-series of 10-minute bitesize episodes launching this July -https://open.spotify.com/show/52y2jnjIoVRDFsXOCd42gS?si=dc52348e7ce34fc3

We’re proud to support this extraordinary group and excited for what’s ahead. Huge thanks to Dr Ram Menon, Prof Sam Messiano, Prof Elizabeth Bonney, and everyone who made this meeting so powerful. 🩵🔬 #PremtureBirth #Womenshealth #Pregnancy #MedicalResearch #Savingbabieslives

PREBIC are now preparing proposals for Borne to fund vital projects focused on harmonising global datasets, examining community-based insights, and driving forward clinical and translational research on a global scale.

Our CEO, David Badcock, shared our mission to fund the best ideas, backed by the best science + reinforced collaboration is key to unlocking real solutions. We explored the regional variances shaped by factors like environment, socioeconomics, culture + why a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work.

What an inspiring 3 days in Prague for the PREBIC Global Meeting 2025, where the world’s leading scientists and researchers gathered to tackle one of the greatest global health challenges: Premature Birth.

Delegates have now split into work groups to develop new research ideas that can be pitched to Borne for possible funding. New ideas generated in real time, that could change the scope of what we know about premature birth. We’ll hear about these ideas during the closing session of day 2.

In the afternoon, Borne Founder Prof Mark Johnson and Borne CEO David Badcock congratulated the PREBIC group on an outstanding meeting, and set out the long term vision for Borne, emphasising the synergy with the aims of PREBIC.

In the following session, researchers provide further updates on their work, including identifying novel inhibitors for membrane inflammation, and a mouse model to study the long-term cardiovascular outcomes in offspring after prenatal inflammation.

We’ve heard reflections on preterm birth in Africa from Prof Dully Anumba, and insights, challenges and learnings from preconception and pregnancy studies in South Africa from Prof Steve Lye.

PREBIC Founder Prof Ram Menon opens day two by congratulating members on 20 years of collaboration and commends the delegation, new and old, for their continued dedication and commitment to research into preterm birth.