Current research funding is being provided by the Howard and Georgeanna Jones Foundation and through competitive grants from the pharmaceutical industry.
Our major research projects include:
- Biology of the endometrium and implantation
- Development of novel human implantation model (3D cell culture system) and gene regulation of embryo attachment and invasion
- Study of the etiology of menstrual/endometrial bleeding disorders
- Characterization of granulosa cell physiology and relation to thyroid disease
- Sperm DNA fragmentation and sperm separation techniques to increase ICSI success
- Identification of biomarkers of embryo developmental competence
- Examination of factors affecting oocyte aging and its prevention
- Clinical application of egg vitrification and new PGD/PGS protocols for testing of embryo chromosomal/genetic defects
- Large-scale research to develop new contraceptives sponsored by the Agency for International Development
- Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical testing of new spermicides, microbicides and virucidal compounds
- New treatment modalities for endometriosis and menopause
