The International Preterm Birth Collaborative (PREBIC) supports and enhances networking among reseachers in preterm birth. It establishes multinational research projects.

PREBIC is conducting a worldwide investigation into the causes and prevention of preterm birth. It also evaluates risk factors and biomarkers for identifying patients at risk of preterm birth. PREBIC works in collaboration with the March of Dimes, the World Health Organization and other international organizations. For more information, visit the PREBIC Web site.

July 2009