Scholar Roster
2009 - Present
Valerie Flores, M.D.
2019
Clinical Instructor
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Yale University School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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333 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: 203-824-9643
Email:
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Mentor: Hugh Taylor, MD & Haifan Lin, PhD
Chair: Hugh Taylor, MD
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Research Project: The Mechanism of Inflammation-Mediated Progesterone Resistance in Endometriosis
Yalda Afshar, M.D., Ph.D.
2019
Clinical Fellow
Maternal Fetal Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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10833 Le Conte Avenue
Room 27-139 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone:
Email:
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Mentor: Deborah Krakow, MD & Luisa-Iruela-Arispe, PhD
Chair: Deborah Krakow, MD
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Research Project: Maternal-fetal hemodynamics and genetic modifiers of single-ventricle congenital heart disease
Leo Han, M.D
2018
Assistant Professor
Family Planning
Oregon Health & Science University
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: 503-494-2160
Email: hanl@ohsu.edu
Mentor: Jeffrey Jensen, MD, MPH
Chair: Aaron Caughey, MD
Research Project: Understanding progestogen effects on cervical mucus
Ai-ris Collier, MD
2018
Clinical Fellow
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
330 Brookline Avenue, Kirstein
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-667-4836
Email: acollier@bidmc.harvard.edu
Mentor: Dan Barouch, MD, PhD
Chair: Hope Ricciotti, MD
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Research Project: Maternal immune tolerance at the utero-placental interface in preeclampsia and intrauterine fetal growth restriction
David Owen, MD, PhD
2017
Assistant Professor
Generalist
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390
Phone: 214-648-6716
Email: david.owen@utsouthwestern.edu
Mentor: W. Lee Kraus, Ph.D.
Chair: Steven Bloom, M.D.
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Research Project: An integrated genomic analysis of placenta development and susceptibility to Zika virus infection across gestation
Pai-Jong Stacy Tsai, MD
2017
Assistant Professor
Maternal Fetal Medicine
University of Hawaii
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1319 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
Email:
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Mentor: Monika Ward, Ph.D.
Chair: Ivica Zalud, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Project: Effects of maternl diabetes on placental and fetal epigenome
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*Stacy ended her participation with RSDP on 6/30/18*
Aleksandar Stantic-Kostic, M.D., Ph.D. 2016
Assistant Professor
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
202 South Park Street
Madison, WI 53715
Phone: 608-417-4229
Email:
Mentor: Thaddeus G. Golos, Ph.D.
Chair: Laurel Rice, M.D.
Research Project: The Role of Innate Lymphoid Cells in Decidual Function
Kevin Elias, M.D. 2016
Assistant Professor
Gynecologic Oncology
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-732-4269
Email:
Mentor: Paula Hammond, Ph.D.
Chair: Ross Berkowitz, M.D.
Research Project: Targeting Ovarion canceer using Pax8-mediated activation of nanoparticle therapies
Phase II: Targeting ovarion cancer using PAX8-directed nanotherapeutics
Jamie Lo, M.D.
2016
Assitant Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Oregon Health & Science University
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, L458
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: 503-494-2101
Email:
Mentor: Antonio Frias, M.D.
Chair: Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Project: To understand regional differencess in placental development and functional output inn a non-human primate model
Phase II: Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Angiography to Understand Fetal-Placental Vasculature in Non-human Primate Model
Kathleen (Kate) O'Neill, M.D., MTR. 2015
Clinical Fellow
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
University of Pennsylvania
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
3701 Market Street, Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-662-6100
Email: Kathleen.O'neill2@uphs.upenn.edu
Mentor: Rebecca Simmons, M.D.
Chair: Deborah Driscoll, M.D.
Research Project: Function impact of differential expression and DNA methylation in mouse oocytes and embryos resulting from maternal diet-induced obesity
Ken Lin, M.D.., Ph.D.
2015
Clinical Fellow
Gynecologic Onocology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
MC 9032
Dallas, TX 75390
Phone: 214-648-3026
Email:
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Mentor: W.Lee Kraus, Ph.D.
Chair: Steven Bloom, M.D.
Research Project: Charcterization of mechanism of action of Poly (ADP-ribose) inhibitors in ovarion cancer
Phase II: Discovery and Funcitional Analysis of Proteins regulated by Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerase-1 in Ovarion
Nina Nuangchamnong, M.D.
2015
Assistant Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
University of Iowa
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242-1080
Phone: 319-356-3617
Email: Nina-Nuangchamnong@uiowa
Mentor: Val Sheffield, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: Kimberly Lesile, M.D.
Research Project: Investagating the role of neural progenitor cells in fetal-onset hydrocephalus
Phase II: BBS3 plays a unique role in the pathogenesis of fetal hydrocephalus i a ciliopathy mouse model
Stephaine Valderramos, M.D., Ph.D. 2015
Assistant Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
University of California, San Francisco
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
513 Parnassus Avenue
Room HSE 1623, Box 0556
San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone: 310-206-6558
Email:
Mentor: Susan Fisher, Ph.D.
Chair: Linda Giudice
Research Project: Placental Malaria: The Role of Fetal Macrophages in Placental
Inflammation
Phase II: Placental Malaria: Inflammation and Pathogenesis ( Phase II Not Awarded)
Andrea Goldberg Edlow, M.D., M.Sc. 2014
Clinical Fellow
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
55 Friut Street, Their-9
Boston, MA 02114-2696
Phone: 617-724-2402
Email:
Mentor: Stacy Bilbo, M.D.
Chair: Jeffrey Ecker, M.D.
Research Project: The effects of aternal diet-induced obesity on fetal brain development and offspring behavior
Phase II: Sex-specific effects of maternal diet-induced obesity on fetal brain development and offspring behavior
Lynae Brayboy, M.D.
2014
Clinical Fellow
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Brown University
Women and Infiants Hospital of Rhode Island
101 Dudley Street, Floor 1
Providence, RI 02911
Phone: 215-687-3524
Email:
Mentor: Gary Wessel, Ph.D.
Chair: Maureen Phipps, M.D., MPH
Research Project: The role of Multidrug resistant ransporters in the protection of the ovary from chemotherapy
Phase II: Multidrug Resitant Transporters are Essential in Normal Ovarion Physiology
Shruthi Mahalingaiah, M.D.
2014
Assistant Professor
Reproductive Endrocrinology and Infertility
Boston University School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
85 E. Concord Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 617-414-7305
Email:
Mentor: Ann Ashengrau, M.S., Sc.D.
Chair: Aviva Lee-Parritz, M.D.
Research Project: Enviromental determinants of polycystic ovary syndrome
Daniel A. Kahn, M.D., Ph.D.
2013
Assistant Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
108333 LeConte Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-206-9734
Email:
Mentor: David Baltimore, Ph.D.
Chair: Gautam Chaudhuri, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Project: Mechanistic Understanding T Regulatory Cell Trafficking in Normal and Pathologic Pregnancies
Phase II: Using markers of immune dysregulation to predict preeclampsia
Amanda N. Kallen, M.D.
2013
Fellow and Clinical Instructor
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Yale University School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
333 Cedar Street, P.O. Box 2080603
New Haven, CT 06520
Phone: 203-737-5619 (Work)
Email:
Mentor(s): Haifan Lin, Ph.D.
Yingqun Huang, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: Hugh Taylor, M.D.
Research Project: H19 Long Non-Coding RNA Mediated Regulation of Gene Expression in Granulosa Cells
Phase II: Regulation of steroidogenic enzymes by the estradiol responsive IncRNA H19
Rolanda L. Lister, M.D.
2013
Assistant Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Divison of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
B-1100 Medical Center North
Nashville, TN 37232-2519
Phone: 615-322-0093
Email:
Mentor: Bin Zhou, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: Irwin R. Merkatz, M.D.
Research Project: DNA methylation in Diabetes Induced Cardiac Embryopathy
Katherine Fuh, M.D., Ph.D.
2012
Instructor
Gynecologic Oncology
Washington University School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
425 South Euclid Avenue, BJC-IH, 10th Floor
St.louis, MO 63110
Phone: 314-362-8115
Email:
Mentor: Greg Longmore, M.D.
Chair: George A. Macones, M.D., M.S.C.E.
Research Project: The Development of a model of human-in-mouse ovarion carcinoma
Phase II: Functional Genomics of Ovarion Cancer Metastasis
Jennifer K. Hodges, M.D., Ph.D. 2012
Assistant Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Winn Lab, MS6813, RC-2
12700 E. 19th Avenue, P15-3650A
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone: 303-492-8304
Email:
Mentor(s): Virginia D. Winn, M.D., Ph.D.
Thomas R. Cech, Ph.D.
Chair: Nanette F. Santoro, M.D.
Research Project: Investigations into human placental biology
Phase II: Long non-coding RNAs in human placental development (Phase II Not Awarded)
Patricia T. Jimenez, M.D.
2012
Instructor
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390
Phone: 214-648-4747
Email:
Mentor: Carole R. Mendelson, Ph.D.
Chair: Steven L. Bloom, M.D.
Research Project: Study of hormone-regulated microRNAs in the endometrium and during implantation
Phase II: Hormonal regulations of miRNAs during implantation and decidualization
Bo Yu, M.D.
2012
Assistant Professor
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
University of Washington
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-616-8305
Email:
Mentor: R. David Hawkins. Ph.D.
Chair: David A. Eschenbach, M.D.
Research Project: Identifying Mechanisms of diminished ovarion function with epigenomic approaches
Phase II: Identifying mechanisms of age-related diminished ovarion function with epigenomic approaches
Jesse K. Dorais, M.D.
2011
Private Practice
Utah Fertility Center
University of Utah
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
617 3rd Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Phone: 801-628-5147
Email:
Mentor: Bradely R. Cairns, Ph.D.
Chair: C. Mathew Peterson, M.D.
Research Project: Germline Gene Packaging: Characterization and Consequence
Rebecca Phaeton, M.D.
2011
Associate Professor
Gynecologic Oncology
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Division of Gynecologic Onocology
Mail Code H'103
500 University Drive
PO Box 850
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
Phone: 717-531-8144
Email:
Mentor: Craig Meyers, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: John T. Repeke, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Research Project: Novel Therapy for HPV-related Cervical Cance with Radiolabeled Antibodies to E6 and E7 Oncoproteins
Phase II: Viral Antigens of HPV-induced Cervical Cancer
Mark K. Santillian, M.D.
2011
Assistant Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-353-7489
Email:
Mentor: Allyn Mark, M.D.
Chair: Kimberly K. Lesile, M.D.
Research Project: Eluciadating the molecular mechanisms of Indoleamine 2,3 Dioxygenase (IDO) in Preclampsia
Phase II: Effectors of Vascular Function in Preeclampsia
S. Zev Williams, M.D., Ph.D.
2011
Assosciate professor
Reproductive Endocrinology
Columbia University, Irving Medical Center
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chief, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
622 West 168th Street, PH 16
New York, NY 10032
Phone: 212-305-5515
Email:
Mentor: Thomas Tuschl, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Project: Transposons and piRNA in Female Reproductive Health and Disease
Hye J. Heo, M.D.
2010
Assistant Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Winthrop University Hospital
Department of OB/GYN
259 1st Street
Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: 516-663-8661
Email:
Mentor(s): Nir Barzilai, M.D.
John M. Greally, M.B., Ph.D., and Francine H. Einstein, M.D.
Chair: Irwin R. Merkatz, M.D.
Research Project: Epigemetic dysregulation and fetal orgins of age-related disease
John Kuo, M.D., Ph.D.
2010
Assistant Professor
Reproductive Endocrinology
University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
10833 Le Conte Avenue, 22-150 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-794-4344
Email:
Mentor: Paul Micevych, Ph.D.
Chair: Gautam Chaudhuri, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Project: Membrane Estrogen receptor-alpha intraction with metabotropic glutamate receptor 1a is required for rapid estradiol signaling in hypothalamic astrocytes
Janos L. Tanyi, M.D., Ph.D.
2010
Clinical Fellow
Gynecologic Oncology
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Jordan Center for Gynecologic Center at Pennsylvania
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
3400 Civic Center Blvd., Third Floor West
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-615-6815
Email:
Mentor: George Coukos, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: Deborah A. Driscoll, M.D.
Research Project: Multi "omics" profiling of Immunogenic ovarion carcinoma
Nataki C. Douglas, M.D., Ph.D.
2009
Associate Professor
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Director of Basic Science Research
Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Science Building, Room E-569
185 south Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
Phone: 973-972-5516
Email:
Mentor(s): Jane E. Salmon, M.D., and
Robin L. Davison, Ph.D.
Chair: Frank A. Chervenak, M.D.
Research Project: Inappropriate Activation of Complement as a Pathogenic Mechanism in Preeclampsia
Shari E. Gelber, M.D., Ph.D.
2009
Assistant Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical College
525 East 68th Street, Room M-712
New York, NY 10065
Phone: 212-746-3266
Email:
Mentor(s): Jane E. Salmon, M.D. and
Robin L. Davison, Ph.D.
Chair: Frank A. Chervenak, M.D.
Research Project: Inappropriate Activation of Complement as a Pathogenic Mechanism in Preeclampsia
Katherine P. Himes, M.D.
2009
Assistant professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Magee-Womens Hospital
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science
300 Halket Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3180
Phone: 412-641-4874
Email:
Mentor: J. Richard Chaillet, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: William Allen Hogge, M.D.
Research Project: Inappropriate
Monica A. Mainigi, M.D.
2009
William Shippen, Jr. Assistant Professor of Human Reproduction
Associate Program Director, REI Fellowship Program
University of Pennsylvania
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Department of Adolescent Medicine
3701 Market Street, 8th Floor, Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA 19104-5509
Phone: 215-662-2972
Email: monica.mainigi@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Mentor(s): Marisa Bartolomei, Ph.D., and
Richard M. Schultz, Ph.D.
Chair: Deborah A. Driscoll, M.D.
Research Project: Developmental competence of the mammalian oocyte: studied utilizing an in vitro model of follicular maturation
Iris L. Romero, M.D., M.S.
2009
Assistant Professor
Family Planning
The University of Chicago
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2050
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773-702-6722
Lab: 773-702-8334
Email:
Mentor: Ernst Lengyel, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: Arthur Haney, M.D.
Research Project: Hormonal Chemoprophylaxis of Ovarion Cancer