Scholar Roster
1988 - 2008
Katherine Bianco, M.D. 2008
Associate Professor
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Standford University
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Divison of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive, Room HH333
MC 5317
Standford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-497-8928
Email: kbianco@standford.edu
Mentor: Susan Fisher, Ph.D.
Chair: Linda C. Guidice, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Project: Gene Expression in profiling of trophoblast from Trisomy 21 affected pregnancies to identify biomarker of chromosomal aberrations
Kristi S. Borowski, M.D. 2008
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Mayo Clinic
200First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Phone: 507-284-0210
Email: borowski.kristi@mayo.edu
Mentor: Jefferey Murray, M.D.
Chair: Jennifer R. Niebyl, M.D.
Research Project: Identification of Maternal and Fetal Genetic Factors in Intrauterine Growth
J. Seth Hawkins, M.D., M.R.A.
2008
Assistant Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390-9032
Phone: 214-648-4746
Email: Josiah.hawkins@utsouthwestern.edu
Mentor: Paolo Casall, M.D.
Chair: Manuel Porto, M.D.
Research Project: The contribution of estrogen-mediated signaling to B-lymphocyte function and autoimmunity
Mary E. King, M.D.
2008
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1825 Eastchester Road, 7 North
Bronx, NY 10461
Phone: 718-904-2794
Email: kingmd@gmail.com
Mentor: Bernice Morrow, Ph.D.
Chair: Irwin R. Merkatz, M.D.
Research Project: Genetic Interactions in Inner Ear Development
Michael J. Goodheart, M.D.
2007
Assistant Professor
Gynecology Oncology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Gynecologic Oncology
University of Iowa Hospitals an Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, A 52242
Phone: 319-356-2015
Email: Michael-goodheart@uiowa.edu
Mentor: John Engelhardt, Ph.D.
Chair: Jennifer R. Niebyl, M.D.
Research Project: Elucidating transcriptional regulation of the lymphoid enhancer factor-1 (Lef-1) gene and its relevance in the pathogensis of ovarian and endometrial carcinoma
Michael D. House, M.D. 2007
Associate Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Divison of Maternal Fetal Medicine
Tuffs Medical Center, #360
800 Washington Street, #360
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-636-3200
Cell; 617-306-6621
Email:mhouse@tufsmedicalcenter.org
Mentor: David Kaplan, Ph.D.
Chair: Errol Norwitz, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Project: Structural Function of the Cervix during Pregnancy
Gloria S. Huang, M.D. 2007
Associate Professor
Gynecologic Onocology
Yale University School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences
PO Box 208063
New Haven, CT 06520-8063
Phone: 203-785-7385 (Admin: Stephanie Mention)
Email: Gloria.huang@yale.edu
Mentor: Susan Band Horwitz, Ph.D.
Chair: Irwin R. Merkatz, M.D.
Research Project: Combination treatment strategies for ovarian cancer
Charles "Chip" N. Landen, Jr., M.D. 2007
Associate Professor
Gynecologic Onocology
University of Virginia
Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Gynecologic Onocology
PO Box 800712
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Phone: 434-243-6131
Cell: 205-919-6643
Email: clanden@virginia.edu
Mentor: Anil K. Sood, M.D.
Chair: Davi M. Gershenson, M.D.
Research Project: The role of the alpha (v) Beta (3) integrin in signaling and as a target in human ovarian cancer
Gina M. Northington, M.D.
2007
Assistant Professor
Urogynecology
Emory University School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Woodruff Memorial Research Building
1639 Pierce Drive, Room 4307
Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: 404-727-2857
Email: ginanorthington@emory.edu
Mentor: Samuel K. Chacko, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Chair: Deborah A. Driscoll, M.D.
Research Project: Alternations in smooth muscle physiology associated with female partial bladder outlet obstruction in a rabbit model
Louise C. Laurent, M.D., Ph.D. 2007
Assistant Adjunct professor
Maternal Fetal Medicine
University of California, San Diego
Department of Reproductive Medicine
Division of Pertinatology
200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-543-2384
Email: llaurnet@ucsd.edu
Mentor: Pamela Mellon, Ph.D.
Chair: Thomas R. Moore, M.D.
Research Project: Genome-wide gene expression profiling as a strategy to identify the molecular mechanisms underlying preeclampsia
Shannon M. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. 2006
Assistant Professor
Indian University, School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
550 N. University Blvd.
UH244
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Cell: 713-865-6069
Email: shhawkin@iu.edu
Mentor: Martin M. Matzuk, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: Dale C. Brown Jr., M.D. (Interm)
Michael Belfort, M.D. (Current)
Research Project: Genetic determinants of endometriosis
Erin F. Wolff, M.D. 2006
Assistant Clinical Investigator
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
National Institutes of Helath
NICHD, Program in Reproductive and Adult Endocrinology
Head, Unit on Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine And Adut Endoinology
The Eunice Kennedy Shiber natonal Institue pf Child Health and Human Development, Bldg 10, CRC Rm 1E-3140
Tisdale Lab
Molecular and Clinical hematology Branch National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg 10, 9N119
10 Center Dr.
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: 301-435-7880- Office
301-496-7796
Cell: 202-421-0120
Email: Erin.Wolff@nih.gov
Mentor(s): Hugh S. Taylor, M.D.
Diane S. Krause, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: Charles J. Lockwood, M.D
Research Project: Regulation of HOXA10 by Putative co-factor Spastin
Kjersti Aagaard, M.D., Ph.D. 2005
Associate Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
One Baylor Plaza, Jones 314
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-798-8360
Email:aagardt@bem.edu
Mentor: Robert H. Lane, M.D.
Chair: Dale Brown Jr., M.D.
Research Project: Transgeneration growth Restriction Through Ahered Placental Epigen
Caleb B. Kallen, M.D., Ph.D. 2005
Associate Professor
Reproductive Endocrinology
Thomas Jefferson University
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Divison of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
834 Chesnut Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-955-9186
Cell: 404-803-3731
Email: Caleb.Kallen@Jefferson.edu
Mentor: Roberto Pacifici, M.d.
Chair: Sarah Berga, M.D.
Research Project: Genome-wide Identification of DNA- binding sites for the Estrogen Receptor: Characterization of Alternative Pathways of Estrogen Signaling and Analysis of Cell type-specific and Promoter-specific Determinats of Estrogen Effects
Antonio E. Frias, M.D. 2004
Associate Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Oregon Health & Science University
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine
Mail code: L-458
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239-3098
Phone: 503-494-2101
Email: friasa@ohsu.edu
Mentor: Dean Y. Li, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: Eli Y. Adashi, M.D. Biology & Genetics
Research Project: The Role of Endoglin & Activin Receptor like Kinase-1 in Regulating Arteriovenous Differation in the Placenta
Wendy Kuohung, M.D. 2004
Associate Professor of OB/GYN
Reproductive Endocrinology
Boston University, School of Medicine
85 East Concord Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 617-414-5167
Lab: 617-414-8492
Cell: 781-367-3815
Email: wkuohung@bu.edu
Mentor: Ursula Kaiser, M.D.
Chair: Linda Heffner, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Project: Characterization and Funcitional Analyses of GPR54, a Novel g-Protein Coupled Recceptor Involved in Puberty and Reproduction
Jayanathi S. Lea, M.D.
2004
Gynecologic Oncology
Blumenthal Cancer center
1000 Blythe BLVD
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: 704-355-2790
Email: jayalea@gmail.com
Mentor: John D. Minna, M.D.
Chair: F. Gary Cunningham, M.D.
Research Project: Silencing of high-risk human papillomaviral oncongenes by RNA interference can result in increased expression of functional p53 protein within cervical cancer cells
John B. Liao, M.D., Ph.D.
2004
Assistant Professor
Gynecologic Oncology
University of Washington
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Box 356460
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-543-3669
Email: johnliao@u.washington.edu
Mentor: Daniel Dimaio, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: Charles J. Lockwood, M.D.
Research Project: Salmonella Type III secretion of chimeric HPV E7 Oncoproteins for Cervical Carcinoma
John K. Chan, M.D. 2003
Assistant Professor
Gynecologic Oncology
Director, Gynecologic Oncology
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences
University of California, San Francisco
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Mount Zion Hospital
1600 Divisadero Street, Room #A747, Box 1702
San Francisco, CA 94143-1702
Phone: 415-353-7628
Email: chanjohn@obgyn.ucsf.edu
Mentor: Robert S. Negrin, M.D.
Chair: Mary Lake Polan, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Research Project: Suppression of Ovarion Cancer Cell Growth with Immune Based Therapies in Animal Models
Dana R. Gossett, M.D.
2003
Gynecologic Oncology
University of Michigan Medical Center
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
3703 MedSci II/ Robins Lab
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-0618
Phone: 734-615-2055
Email: danagoss@umich.edu
Mentor(s): Jiayuh Lin, Ph.D.
Kathleen R. Cho, M.D.
Diane M. Robins, Ph.D.
Research Project: Inhibition of Akt by a novel small molecule inhibitor in endometrial cancer
Julie J. Huh, M.D. 2003
Assistant Professor
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Bldg. K3206
Dallas, TX 75390-9038
Phone: 214-648-4794
Email: julie.huh@utsouthwestern.edu
Mentor: Carole C. Mendelson, Ph.D.
Chair: F. Gary Cunningham, M.D.
Research Project: Characterization of the regulatory regions of the human aromatase gene involved in brain specific expression
Sanaz Memarzadeh, M.D., Ph.D.
2003
Professor
Gynecologic Oncology
UCLA Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Direct G.O. Discovery Laboratory (http://www.godiscoverylab.com)
UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center
610 Charles E. Young Drive East, 3018
Terasaki Life Science Building
Office 3018, Lab 3017
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-206-1075
Lab: 310-206-8918
Email: smemarzadeh@mednet.ucla.edu
Mentor: Owen Wine, M.D.
Chair: Gautam Chaudhuri, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Project: Kinase profile of developing ovarian surface epithelium and implication for epithelial ovarion carcinoma
Warner K. Huh, M.D.
2002
Assistant Professor/ Associate Scientist
Gynecologic Oncology
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
618 20th Street South
OHB Room 538, Division of Gyn Oncology
Birmingham, AL 35233-7333
Phone: 205-934-4986
Direct: 205-934-0836
Email: whuh@uab.edu
Mentors: David T. Curiel, M.D., Roland D. Alvarez, Selvarangan Ponnazhagan, Ph.D.
Chair: John C. Hauth, M.D.
Research Project: Transduced Dendritic Cell Therapy in Cervical Cancer
Chandra R. Jones, M.D. 2002
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-3556
Email: Chjones@mail.mcg.edu
Mentor: Vadivel Ganapthy, M.D.
Chair: Lawrence Devoe, M.D.
Research Project: Expression and function of placental amino acid transport system A in fetal alcohol syndrome
Men-Jean Lee M.D. 2002
Associate Clinical Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Beth Israel Medical Center
leahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
One Gustave L. Levy Place
New York, NY 10029-6574
Phone: 212-241-6500
Cell: 917-434-0186
Email: leemen@iupui.edu
Mentor: Michael J. Garabedian, Ph.d.
Chair: Charles J. Lockwood, M.D.
Research Project: Regulation of Gluecorticoid Receptor Function in the Human Placenta
Eugene P. Toy, M.D. 2002
Associate Professor
Gynecologic Oncology
University of Rochester
department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
125 Lattimore Road, Suite 258
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: 585-442-8020 (office)
Lab: 585-275-5822
Email: eugene_toy@urmc.rochester.edu
Mentor: Robert C. Rose, Ph.D.
Chair: David S. Guzick, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Project: The role of HPV - 16 in the Exacerbation of G2 Arrest by HIV- 1 Vpr
Christine H. Holschneider, M.D. 2001
Associate Professor
Gynecologic Oncology
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
14445 Olive View Drive, 2B-163
Sylmar, CA 91342-1439
Phone: 818-364-3222
Email: CHolschneider@dhs.laconty.gov
Mentor(s): David D. Chang, M.D., Ph.D., Beth Y. Karlan, M.D., Julie R. Korenberg, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: Alan DeCherney, M.D. and Gutam Chaudhuri, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Project: Cigarette Smoking, HPV and Cervical Neoplasia
Virgina D. Winn, M.D., Ph.D. 2001
Associate Professor
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Director, Division of Perinatal Biology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
300 Pasteur Drive, room G302
Standfor, CA 94305-1573
Email:vwinn@standford.edu
Mentor: Susan J. Fisher, Ph.D.
Chair: A. Eugene Washington, M.D., M.Sc.
Research Project: Prostaglandin Regulation in the Placenta. Reguation Regulation of Prostaglandin Production by COX-1 and COX-2 during invase Cytotrophoblasts Differntiation
Mylene W. Yao, M.D. 2001
Co-Founder and CEO
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
UNIVFY Inc.
5150 El Camin Real, Suite B-23
Los Altos, CA 94022
Cell: 650-799-8003
Email: mylene.yao@gmail.com
Mentor(s): Debra J. Wolgemuth, Ph.D.
Marco Conti, M.D.
Linda C. Giudice, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair(s): Rogerio Lobo, M.D.
Mary Lake Polan, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Project: The Function of Cyclin A2 in Meiosis
Helene B. Bernstein, M.D., Ph.D. 2000
Associate Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Upstate Medical University
2105C Weiskotten Hall
766 Irving Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315-464-8668
Email: bernsteh@upstate.edu
Mentor: Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.
Chair: Harold E. Fox, M.D.
Research Project: HIV Pathogensis in Pregnancy
Anthony T. Dobson, M.D., Ph.D. 2000
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Fremont Center
3200 Kearney Stret
fremont, CA 94538
Phone: 510-498-2003
Email: DobsonA@pamf.org
Mentor: Renee Reijo Pera, Ph.D.
Chair: A Eugene Washington, M.D.M.Sc.
Research Project: Genetic Genetic Analysis of DNA Repair Defects in the Oocytes of Interfile Women
Dineo Khabele, M.D., FACOG, FACS
2000
Professor and Chair
Washington University in St. Louis
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Gynecologic Oncology
660 South Euclid Avenue, Mailstop 8064-37-1005
St. Louis, MO 63110
Email: khabeled@wustl.edu
Mentor(s): Raju Kucherlapati, Ph.D.
Leonard H. Augenlicht, Ph.D.
Sudhansu K. dey, Ph.D.
Samuel Adunyah, Ph.D.
Chiar: Irwin R. Merkatz, M.D.
Research Project: Patterns of Gene Expression and Apoptosis: Profiling Mechanisms of Chemotherapy Resistance in Ovarion Cancer
Anuja Dokras, M.D., Ph.D. 1999
Associate Professor
Reproductive Endocrinology
Director of Penn IVF Program
Director of Penn PCOS Center 3701 Market Street, Suite 800
Phiadelpiha, PA 19104-5509
Phone: 215-615-0085 and 215-662-2971
Email: ADokras@obgyn.upenn.edu
Mentor: Mary J. Hendrix, Ph.D.
Chair: Jennifer Niebyl, M.D.
Research Project: Actions and Expressions of Angioproteins on the Vascular Endothelium
Brenda S. Houmard, M.D., Ph.D. 1999
Reproductive Endocrinology
University of Washington
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology
1969 Pacific Avenue
seatle, WA 98185
Phone: 206-598-550
Email: bhoumard@u.washington.edu
entor: Leroy E. Hood, M.D., Ph.D.
Peter S. Nelson, M.D.
Chair: Stevn G. Gabbe, M.D.
Research Project: Aging-related Changes in Gene Expression of the Human Ovary
Joseph K. Hwang, M.D. 1999
Associate Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
University of Minnesota Medical School
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health
Mayo Mail Code 395
420 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-273-2223
Email: joehwang@umn.edu
Mentor: Frank H. Ruddle, Ph.D.
Chair: Frederick Naftolin, M.D., D.Phil.
Research Project: Deciphering the Developmental Roles of HOXC8 on Mouse embryogenesis
Aleksandar Rajkovic, M.D., Ph.D. 1999
Associate Professor
Human Genetics
Director of Medical Genetics
Medical Direcor of Pittsburgh Cytogenetics Laboratory
Magee-Womens Research Institue
204 Craft Avenue-Suite B601
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-641-8636
Email: Rajkovic@upmc.edu
Mentor: Martin M. Matzuk, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: Joe Leigh Simpson, M.D.
Research Project: Characterization and Functional Analyses of Novel Genees Specifically Expressed in Ovaries
Anil K. Sood, M.D. 1999
The Bettyann Asche Murray Professor and Vice Chair for Translational Research
Gynecologic Oncology
Dpeartment of Gynecologic Onocology and Reproductive Medicine & Cancer Biology
DirectorBlanton-Davis Ovarion Cancer Research Program
Co-Director, Center for RNA Interference and Non-Coding RNA
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Unit 1362
P.O. Box 301439
Houston, TX 77230-1439
Phone: 713-745-5266 (Office)
Lab: 713-563-9030
Assist: 713-792-4130 (Dawn)
Email: asood@mdanderson.org
Mentor(s): Mary J. Hendrix, M.D.
Isaiah J. Fidler
Chair(s): Jennifer Niebyl, M.D.
David M. Gershenson, M.D.
Research Projecct: Molecular Mechanisms Resulting in Distant Metastases in Ovarion Cancer
Helen H. Kim, M.D. 1998
Assistant Professor
Reproductive Endocrinlgy
The University of Chicago
Departent of Obstetrics and Gynecology
5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2050
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773-702-6642
Email: hkim@babies.bsd.uchicago.edu
Mentor: Sally M. Radovick
Chair: Robert L. Babieri, M.D.
Research Project: Growth Factor Regulation of GnRH Gene Expression
Kenneth H. H. Wong, M.D. 1998
MG Regional REI Coordinator
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Kaiser Permanete - Fontana
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
9985 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92355
Phone: 909-427-2535
Email: khhw@aol.com
Mentr: Mario R. Capecchi,Ph.D.
Chair: Eli Y. Adashi, M.D.
Research Project: Hox Genes and Reproductive Development
Errol R. Norwitz, M.D., Ph.D. 1997
Louis E. Phaneuf Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Matenal-Fetal Medicine
University School of Medicine
Chairman
Department of Obsterics & gGynecology
Tuffs Medical Center
800 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-636-2382
Email: ENorwitz@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Mentor:William W. Chin, M.D.
Chair: Robert L. Barbieri, M.D.
Research Project: Regulation of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Receptor Gene Expression n the Mouse
Brenda J. Ross, M.D. 1997
Assistant Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N. Wolfe Street
Phipps 228
Baltimore, MD 21287
Phone: 410-614-2864
Email: bjross@jhmi.edu
Mentor: Garry R. Cutting, M.D.
Chair(s): George Huggins, M.D. (Interim)
Harold E. Fox, M.D. (Current)
Research Project: Transfer of a Neurotransmitter Receptor Gene (GABA Rho-1 Gene) into the Rat Retina
Lillian M. Swiersz, M.D. 1997
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Portola Valley Women's Health Center
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
3220 Alpine Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Phone: 650-853-2200
Email: 1swiersz@yahoo.com
Mentor(s): James P. Whitlock, Jr., M.D.
Amato j. Giaccia, Ph.D
Chair: Mary Lake Polan, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Project: Cloning of Novel Dioxin-Responsive Genes
Salli I. Tazuke, M.D. 1997
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Portola Valley Women's Health Center
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
3220 Alpine Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Phone:650-853-2200
Email: stazuke@yahoo.com
Mentor: Margaret T. Fuller, Ph.D.
Chair: Mary Lake Polan, M.D., Ph.D
Research Project: Germline Differentiation Using Drosophilia as a Model
Dwight R. Cordero, M.D. 1996
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Thorn Building, Room 226
Obestrics and Gyencologyogy
Boston, MA 02115
Cell: 978-408-1934
Email: dcordero@bidmc.harvard.edu
Mentor: Debra J. Wolgemuth, Ph.D.
Chair: William Little, M.D.
Research Project: Regulation of Expression of the Homeobox-containing gene Hoxa-4 as it involves Retinoic Acid
William M. Isenberg, M.D., Ph.D. 1996
Ob/Gyn Partners For Health
365 Hawthrone Avenue, #301
Oakland, CA
Phone: 510-893-1700
Mentor: Jon D. Levine, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: A Eugene Washington, M.D., M.Sc.
Research Project: Role of Gender & Sex hormones in nocieption
Carolyn Y. Muller, M.D.
1996
Professor
Gynecologic Oncology
Director, Gynecologic Oncology
University of New Mexico
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1 University of New Mexico
MSC 07 4025
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: 505-925-0460
Cell: 505-307-6670
Email: cmuller@salud.unm.edu
Mentor: John D. Minna, M.D.
Chair: F. Gary Cunningham, M.D.
Research Project: Genetic Alterations in Progression of Dysplasia to Cervical Cancer
Edward K.S. Chien, M.D. 1995
Associate Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Brown University, Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Maternal Fetal Medicine
101 Dudley Street
Providence, RI 02905
Phone: 401-274-1122 Ext. 7443
Email: echien@wihri.org
Mentor: Graeme Bell, Ph.D.
Chair: Arthur Herbst, M.D.
Research Project: Molecular Biology of Uterine Function: Isolation & Characterization of Gestationally Regulated Genes
Deborah Krakow, M.D. 1995
Professor of Orthoedic Surgery, Human Genetics and Obstetrics and Gynecology
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
515 Charles E. Young Drive South, Room 512
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-983-1252
Email: dkrakow@mednet.ucla.edu
Mentor: Daniel H. Cohn, Ph.D.
Chair: Lawrence D. Platt, M.D>
Research Project: Molecular Pathology of Human Collagen Disorders
Elizabeth A. McGee, M.D. 1995
Professor and Drector of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Program Director, REI Fellowhip
University of Vermont
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
111 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401-1473
Phone: 802-847-1400
Email: Elizabeth.mcgee@vtmednet,org
Mentor: Aaron J. W. Hsueh, Ph.D.
Chair: F. Gary Cunningham, M.D.
Research Project: Mechanism of Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) on Preantral Follicle Growth
Danny J. Schust, M.D. 1995
Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Chief, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women;s Health
500 North Keene Street, Suite 203
Columbia, MO 65202
Phone: 573-817-3114
Email: Schustd@health.missouri.edu
Mentor: Hidde Ploegh, Ph.D.
Chair: Robert L. Barbieri, M.D.
Research Project: Mechanism Ruglateing Trophoblast MHC Expression
David P. Cohen, M.D. 1994
Associate Professor
Reproductive Endocrinology
Section Chief
University of Chicago
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
5841 S. Maryland, MC2050
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773-702-6642
Email: dcohen@babies.bsd.uchicago.edu
Mentor: Marvin Gershengorn, M.D.
Chair: Arthur Herbst, M.D.
Research Project: Electrophysiologic Characterization of the Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone Receptor Response in Hyperproclactinemic Microenviroment
Steven E. Domino, M.D., Ph.D. 1994
Associate Professor
Molecular Genetics
University of Michigan
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
4100 Women's Hospital SPC 5276
1500 East Med Ctr Dr.
Ann Harbor, MI 48109-5276
Phone: 734-936-7401
Email: sedomino@med.umich.edu
Mentor: John B. Lowe, M.D.
Chair: Timothy R. B. Johnson, M.D.
Research Project: Cell Surfwc Molecules that Mediate Blastocyst Implantation
Anthony R. Gregg, M.D., FACOG, FACMG 1994
B.L. Stalnaker Professor
Maternal-Fetal/Genetics
Chief, Division of aternal-Fetal Medicine
University of Florida
College of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecoogy
1600 S.W. Archer Road
Gainsville, FL 32610-0294
P.O. Box 100294
Phone: 352-273-77672
Email: gregar@ufl.edu
Mentor: William E. O'Brien, Ph.D.
Chair: Joe Leigh Simpson, M.D.
Research Project: Genetic Models for Preeclampsia
Lisa M. Halvorson, M.D. 1994
Chief, Gynecologic Health and Disese
Reproductive Endocrinology
National Institutes of Health / NICHD
6100 Execute Blvd., Room 8B01
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone; 301-480-1646
Email: lisa.halvorson@nih.gov
Mentor: William W. Chin, M.D.
Chair: Alan H. DeChereney, M.D.
Research Project: Cell-Specific Expression and Regulation of Pituitary Follistatin mRNA
Grace Lee, M.D. 1993
Private Practice
Genetics/Reproductive Endo
Harvard Vanguard Medical Association
133 Brookline Avenue, CFRH
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-421-2987
Cell: 609-306-5050
Email: Grace_Lee@vmed.org
entor: David Ward, Ph.D.
Chair: Frederick Naftolin, M.D., D.Phil.
Research Project: Telomere Promoted Recombination in Female Meiosis
Kelle H. Moley, M.D. 1993
Professor and Vice Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Division Director of Basic Science
REI Fellowship Director
Washington University School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
660 South Euclid Avenue
St.Louis, MO 63110
Phone314-362-1765
Email: moleyk@msnotes.wustl.edu
Mentor: Mike Mueckler, Ph.D.
Chair: James R. Schreiber, M.D.
Research Project: Effect of Diabetes Mellituson Glucose Transport and Metabolism in Pre-implantation Embryo
Robert M. Silver, M.D. 1993
Professor and Chair
Maternal-Fetal Medcine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Utah Medical Center
30 Northh, 1900 East, Room2B200
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Phone: 801-581-7260
Email: robert.silver@hsc.utah.edu
Mentor: Raymond Daynes, M.D.
Chair: Eli Y. Adashi, M.D.
Research Project: Effector Cells which Mediate Infection-Induced Pregancy Loss
Kent D. Heybourne , M.D. 1992
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Perinatal Resource Center Swedish Hospital Medical Center
501 E. Hampden Avenue
Denver, CO 80110
Phone: 303-788-8550
Email:heybourne@hotmail
Mentor: Willi K. Born, Ph.D.
Chair: Ronald S. Gibbs, M.D.
Research Project: Decidual Lymphocyte Phenotype Function
Valerie S. Ratts, M.D. 1992
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Washington University School of Medicine
The Infertility and reproductive Medicine Center
Campus Box 8513
4444 Forest Park Avenue, Suite 3100
St.Louis, MO 63108
Phone: 314-286-2449
Emial: rattsv@wustl.edu
Mentor: John Gearhart, Ph.D.
Chair: Ronald S. Gibbs, M.D.
Research Project: Apoptosis in Human Ovarion Tissue, Human Placental Tissue
Susan L. Sipes, M.D. 1992
Maternal-Fetal/Genetics
2540 Parkwood Drive
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: 920-433-0571
Email: drssipes@obgyn.net
Mentor: Sherman Weissman, M.D.
Chair: Richard Depp, M.D.
Research Project: Trophoblast Specific MHC Class Molecules, molecular basis of structural birth defects
Susan a. Arnold-Aldea, M.D. 1991
Reproductive Biology
161 Cabot Street
Chesnut Hill, MA 02167 (Home)
Phone: 617-630-0001
Mentor: Constance Cepko, Ph.D
Chair: Kenneth J. Ryan M.D.
Research Project: The Intergration of Immortalized Cerebellar Cells into the Developing Murine Brain
Kimberly K. Leslie, M.D. 1991
Professor and Chair
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Jennifer R. Niebyl Endowed Chair
University of Iowa
Department Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-1976
Email: kimberly-leslie@uiowa.edu
Mentor: Kathryn B. Horwitz, Ph.D.
Chair: Ronald S. Gibbs, M.D.
Research Project: Hormones and reproductive track. Molecular biology of steroid receptors. Cytokinnes and Pregnancy-intersection with cytokine and hormonal induction of parturtion
John L. Mershon, M.D. 1990
Executive Medical Director
Reproductive Endo/Pharmacology
Astellas Scientific & Medical Affairs
1 Astellas Way
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 224-205-5365
Cell: 847-778-4723
Email: john.mershon@astellas.com
Mentor: Nira Ben-Jonathan, Ph.D.
Chair: Robert W. Rebar, M.D.
Research Project: Prolactin and Breast Cancer Regulation of Hypothalamic Releasing Hormone Secretion
Michael C. Snabes, M.D., Ph.D. 1991
Senior Director, ABBVIE
Reproductive Endocrinolgy & Infertility
Men's and Women's Health
Clinical Development/GPRD
1 North Waukengan Road
AP30-R4J2
North Chicago ,IL 60064
Phone: 847-937-6933
Cell: 847-226-8710
Email: Michael.snabes@abbvie.com
Mentor: Mark R. Hodges, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair: Raymond Kaufman, M.D.
Research Project: Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Robert A. Kaufman, M.D. 1990
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Mentor: Gary D. Hodges, Ph.D.
Chair: Kamran S. Moghissi, M.D.
Karen K. Smith-McCune, M.D., Ph.D.
1990
Associate Professor
University of California, San Francisco
Department of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
2340 Sutter Street, S331, Box 0128
San Francisco, CA 94143-0128
Phone; 415-476-7882
Cell: 415-595-6783
Email: kmccune@cc.ucsf.edu
Mentor: J. Michael Bishop, M.D.
Chair: B. Jaffe, M.D.
Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Research Project: Molecular Events governing Carcinogenesis of the Human Cervix
Deborah A. Driscoll, M.D.
1989
Professor and Chair
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Division of Reproductive Genetics
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
Phone: 215-662-7503
Email: ddriscoll@obgyn.upenn.edu
Mentor: Beverly Emanuel, Ph.D.
Chair: Michael Mennuti, M.D.
Specialty: Genetics
Research Project: Chromosome 22 Deletion Syndrome: Genetics of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
James H. Segars, Jr., M.D.
1989
Director, Division of Reproductive Science and Women’s Health Research
Professor, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Room 624, Ross Bldg.
720 Rutland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone: 410-614-2000
Email: jsegars2@jhmi.edu
Mentor: Keiko Ozato, Ph.D.
Specialty: Reproductive Immunology
Research Project : Nuclear Receptors and Binding Proteins
John Yeh, M.D.
1989
Professor of Obstetrics , Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
Founders Building, 5th Floor, Vincent
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-800-6088
Email: jyeh@partners.org
Mentor: Lydia Villa-Komaroff, Ph.D.
Chair: Kenneth J. Ryan, M.D.
Specialty: Reproductive Endocrinology
Research Project: Development of the Ovarian Follicle
Karen P. Beckerman, M.D.
1988
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
1825 Eastchester Road, Weiler 7N
Bronx, NY 10461
Phone: 718-904-2794
Email: Beckman1@aol.com
Mentor: Philip Needleman, Ph.D.
Chair: Robert B. Jaffe, M.D.
Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine
Research Project: Cellular Immunology of Reproduction; HIV Disease in Pregnancy; Vertical Transmission of HIV-1
Setsuko K. Chambers, M.D.
1988
Bobbi Olson Endowed Chair in Ovarian Cancer Research
University of Arizona
Director of Women's Cancers
Arizona Cancer Center
Professor, Vice Chair, and Director of Gynecologic Oncology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Arizona
P.O. Box 245024
1515 North Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85724-5024
Phone: 520-626-0950
Email: schambers@azcc.arizona.edu
Mentor: Edward J. Benz, M.D.
Chair: Frederick Naftolin, M.D., D.Phil.
Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Research Project : Biology of Ovarian Cancer
Thomas J. Musci, M.D.
1988
Chief Medical Officer
Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc.
5945 Optical Court
San Jose, CA 95138
Phone: 855-927-4672
Email: tmusci@gmail.com
Mentor: Marc W. Kirschner, Ph.D.
Chair: Robert B. Jaffe, M.D.
Specialty Area: Perinatology
Research Project: Translational Control of Maternal Determinants during Embryogenesis