Faculty
Michigan State University
My research investigates how circadian and neuroendocrine systems regulate reproductive physiology, with a focus on female fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Initially trained in developmental neuroendocrinology, I transitioned into circadian biology through a K99/R00 award, where I studied how the molecular clock influences hormone release, neuronal function, and reproductive timing. My lab now integrates animal models and human data to examine how circadian disruption, using transgenic mouse models and shift-work like lighting, impairs fertility and increases the risk of pregnancy complications. Notably, we have identified circadian gene dysregulation in maternal blood and placenta as a potential biomarker and mechanism contributing to preterm birth and preeclampsia.