Pregnant women on the Suncoast have the opportunity to take part in a global study aimed at improving prenatal screening and helping families understand their baby’s health before birth. Led locally by obstetrician-gynecologist Larry Matsumoto, MD, FACOG, of Sarasota Memorial’s First Physicians Group, in conjunction with Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute, the ADVANCE study uses a single maternal blood sample to screen both mother and baby for a range of genetic conditions that can affect growth, development, and health, with results provided in one clear report.