Dr. Amitinder Kaur (IMAGE) Tulane University Caption Dr. Amitinder Kaur, professor of microbiology and immunology at Tulane University, led the study that showed how pre-existing immunity to Cytomegalovirus effectively limits its transmission during pregnancy and protects against associated birth defects. Credit Tulane University/Sabree Hill Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. License CC BY-SA Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.