October 26, 2014 – New Orleans, La. – The International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (ISSHP) and the Preeclampsia Foundation tonight announced a collaborative program at the 2014 ISSHP World Congress to advance research in the field of hypertension in pregnancy. EMpowering Progress in Obstetric and Women’s hEalth Research (EMPOWER) creates and supports partnerships between seasoned investigators and young investigators in low resource settings to improve research capacity, primarily in the area of high blood pressure in pregnancy. Preeclampsia, the most dangerous form of pregnancy hypertension, is estimated to contribute to at least 120 maternal and 1300 fetal or newborn deaths every day throughout the world, primarily in regions such as the Indian subcontinent, Africa and Latin America. Most of these cases are considered preventable.