Research Interests
Mitochondrial progesterone receptor
T-type calcium channel function in myometrium
Chronic endometritis and fertility
Progesterone effect on the human embryo transcriptome and metabolome
T-type calcium channel function in myometrium
Chronic endometritis and fertility
Progesterone effect on the human embryo transcriptome and metabolome
Selected Grants
The role of progesterone in preimplantation human embryo metabolism
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Foundation For The Assessment and Enhancement of Embryonic Competence · 2019 - 2022Paternal Transgenerational Epigenetic Legacy from Use of Cannabis
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by John Templeton Foundation · 2017 - 2022ExAblate Registry
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Insightec · 2015 - 2020Treatment of Uterine Fibroids by ExAblate MR guided FUS- Long Term Followup
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Insightec · 2015 - 2020The Impact of Chronic Endometritis on IVF Pregnancy and Miscarriage Rates
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Vivere Heatlh LLC · 2015 - 2019Treatment of Uterine Fibroids by ExAblate MR guided FUS
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Insightec · 2014 - 2018Pilot Project: Effects of Cannabis on the Epigenome of Humans and Rats
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by John Templeton Foundation · 2016 - 2017The role of progesterone in early embryo metabolism and development in the Rhesus primate (Macaca mulatta).
FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Foundation For The Assessment and Enhancement of Embryonic Competence · 2014 - 2017Cardiac Effects of a Mitochondrial Progesterone Receptor
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2008 - 2010Modulation of mitochondrial calcium by a novel progesterone receptor
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2006 - 2008Effectiveness and Efficiency of Assisted Reproductive Technology
ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality · 2005 - 2008Fellowships, Gifts, and Supported Research
The role of progesterone in preimplantation human embryo metabolism ·
2019
- 2021
Awarded by: Foundation for the Assessment and Enhancement of Embryonic Competence
· $15,000.00
Functional studies of myometrial activity with a human mutation of a T-type calcium channel protein (Cav3.1 or CACNA1G) ·
2016
Awarded by: Bayer Pharmaceutical
The Impact of Chronic Endometritis on IVF Pregnancy and Pregnancy Loss Rates ·
2015
Mentor ·
Awarded by: Vivere Health Systems
The role of progesterone in early embryo metabolism and development in the Rhesus primate (Macaca mulatta). ·
2014
Mentor ·
Awarded by: Foundation for the Assessment and Enhancement of Embryonic Competence
Comparing Focused Ultrasound and Uterine Artery Embolization for Uterine Fibroids. ·
2014
Awarded by: NIH
A Clinical Study to Evaluate Safety of the ExAblate Model 2100, Type 1.1 System in the Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids ·
2014
Awarded by: Insightec
Endocrinology and Metabolism Training Program ·
2014
Awarded by: NIH
Molecular markers of human sperm function ·
2012
Awarded by: NIH
Effects of male obesity, estrogen levels and endocrine disruptors on the epigenetic reprogramming in male gametes. ·
2012
Awarded by: Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment
Determination of gene changes by progesterone action via a novel mitochondrial progesterone receptor. ·
2012
Awarded by: Duke SOM
The Role of a Mitochondrial Progesterone Receptor in the Growth of Breast Epithelial Cells ·
2008
Awarded by: Department of Defense
Cardiac Effects of a Mitochondrial Progesterone Receptor ·
2008
Awarded by: NIH
Endocrinology & Metabolism Training Grant ·
2007
Mentor ·
Awarded by: NIDDK-2T32-DK-007012-26A1
Charles Hammond, MD Research Foundation ·
2007
Awarded by: Duke
Modulation of mitochondrial calcium by a novel progesterone receptor ·
2006
Awarded by: NIH
Effectiveness and efficiency of Advanced Reproductive Technologies ·
2005
Awarded by: Agency of Health Care and Policy
Adiana EASE Trial ·
2004
Awarded by: Hologic
Endocrinology & Metabolism Training Grant ·
2004
Awarded by: NIDDK-2T32-DK-007012-26A1
Evaluation of Tissue Distribution of a Novel Progesterone Receptor in the PRKO Mouse with Immunohistochemistry ·
2004
Awarded by: Society Gynecological Investigation
Susan Fiery Hughes Memorial Research Foundation ·
2003
Awarded by: Duke
Regulation of Calcium Flux by Two Novel Membrane- Bound Progesterone Receptors ·
2001
Awarded by: Mid-Atlantic American Heart Association
Society Gynecological Investigation Medical/Graduate Student Award ·
2000
Mentor ·
Awarded by: SGI
Characterization of a new progesterone receptor in human breast cancer ·
2000
Awarded by: Pardee Foundation
Development and use of a CD-ROM program to enhance resident learning of surgical skills in an animal lab instructional setting ·
2000
Mentor ·
Awarded by: APGO-Solvay Pharmaceuticals Educational Scholarship
Student Travel Award ·
2000
Mentor ·
Awarded by: Endocrine Society
Oral vs sublingual estradiol for the prevention of migraine headaches ·
1999
Mentor ·
Awarded by: ACOG
Stress, Estrogen, Opioids and Atherogenesis in Women ·
1998
Investigator ·
Awarded by: NIH
Molecular mechanisms of dietary fatty acids on breast cancer growth and development ·
1997
Awarded by: Department of Defense
Estrogen Regulation of Lipoprotein Lipase ·
1996
Awarded by: American Health Assistance Foundation