Reproductive

Research Focus The Reproductive Program's research focus is notably diverse, with some overlap among primary faculty in certain areas. In terms of reproductive and perinatal "outcomes", research has included: infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy complications, birthweight, preterm delivery, birth defects, childhood cancer, and child development. "Exposures" of interest include: environmental and occupational exposures, infectious agents, nutrition, and psychosocial stress. Other specific areas of interest involve the role of genetic factors, development of epidemiologic and statistical methods, and male-mediated reproductive and developmental toxicity. Service Activities The Reproductive Program's faculty have been involved in a number of service activities such as: membership on Institute of Medicine committees, membership on North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Environment Health Advisory Committees, editorship and regular reviewing of manuscripts for epidemiology and specialty journals, and reviewing of grant proposals for NIH special and standing review groups.

Last updated December 06, 2007