Listing By Department

Animal Sciences
Idania M. Alvarez
Lokenga Badinga
Alan D. Ealy
Michael J. Fields
Peter J. Hansen
Karen Moore
Daniel C. Sharp
Saundra H. TenBroeck
William W. Thatcher
Alvin C. Warnick
Joel V. Yelich

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nancy D. Denslow
Thomas P. Yang 

Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences
Frank Chapman

Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Louis F. Archbald
Maria Cadario
Gerald A. Donovan
Maarten Drost
Maureen Long
Margo Macpherson
Michael B. Porter
Margazata Pozor
Owen Rae
Carlos A. Risco
Victor M. Shille
Marie-Joelle Thatcher
Mats Troedsson

Medicinal Chemistry
Carrie Haskell-Luevano

Microbiology & Cell Biology
Howard M. Johnson

Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
James L. Resnick

Neuroscience
Satya P. Kalra

Obstetrics & Gynecology
Yaser Al-Katanani
William C. Buhi
Nasser Chegini
Kenneth C. Drury
Alice Rhoton-Vlasak
Simon Kipersztok
Gregory Schultz
R. Stan Williams

Pathobiology
Mary B. Brown
Claus D. Buergelt

Pathology
Martha Campbell-Thompson
Michael C. Salzler

Pediatrics
David Burchfield
Willa H. Drummond

Pharmacodynamics
Michael Katovich
Maureen Keller-Wood
William J. Millard

Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Kathleen T. Shiverick

Physiological Sciences
Richard D. Johnson
Thomas J. Wronski

Physiology & Functional Genomics
Puspha S. Kalra
Charles E. Wood

Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Paul Cardeilhac

USDA\Subtropical Agricultural Research Station
Chad C. Chase, Jr.

USDA\Insect Attractants & Behavior Research Laboratory
Paul Shirk
Peter E.A. Teal

White Oak Conservation Center
Linda Penfold

Zoology
H. Jane Brockmann
Louis J. Guillette, Jr.
 

Yaser Al-Katanani
Obstetrics and Gynecology
In Vitro Fertilization Program 
100294 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-5680
FAX 352/392-0278
alkatanani@obgyn.ufl.edu

MS, University of Jordan
PhD, University of Florida

Idania Maria Alvarez
Animal Sciences
110910 Animal Science Bldg.
Phone 352/392-5590
FAX 352/392-5595
alvarez@animal.ufl.edu

MS, University of Florida
Hormonal & growth factor control of oviduct & oviductal secretions; function of these induced proteins in early embryonic development; embryonic, conceptus, & fetal interaction with the uterus and oviduct.

Louis F. Archbald
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
100136 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext 1-5641
FAX 352/392-8289
archbaldl@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu

DVM, University of Guelph; PhD, University of Minnesota
Diplomate American College of Theriogenologists
Non-infectious bovine infertility; canine infertility & corpus luteum.

Lokenga Badinga
Animal Sciences
110910 Animal Science Bldg.
Phone 352/392-5594
Fax 352/392-5595
badinga@animal.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Florida
Molecular and cellular aspects of periimplantation uterine biology; molecular and cellular aspects of fetal and uterine growth.

Steven A. Benner
Chemistry
117200 Chemistry
Phone 352/392-7773
FAX 352/392-2580
benner@chem.ufl.edu

PhD, Harvard University
Chemistry, biology and evolution of proteins and nucleic acids.

H. Jane Brockmann
Zoology
320 Bartram Hall
Phone 352/392-1297
FAX 352/392-3704
hjb@zoo.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Wisconsin
Animal behavior and evolutionary reproductive behavior of horseshoe crabs and solitary wasps.

Mary B. Brown
Pathobiology
110880 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/39-4700 ext 1-3970 Lab 1-3968
FAX 352/846-2781
mbbrown@nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Florida
Genital myocoplasmosis, pathogenic mechanisms of myocoplasmal infections; models of intrauterine infections; models of intrauterine infection and chorioamminonitis; impact of infection on pregnancy outcome and fertility; hosts: parsite interactions in genital infections.

Claus D. Buergelt
Pathobiology
110880 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext 1-3924
FAX 352/392-9704
buergeltc@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu

DVM, Hannover Veterinary College, Germany
PhD, Cornell University
Reproductive system pathology of domestic animal species. Pathology of animal abortion diseases.

William C. Buhi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
100294 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-2899
FAX 352/392-2808
Buhiwc@obgyn.ufl.edu
www.obgyn.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Florida
Hormonal & growth factor control oviduct & oviductal secretions & function of these induced proteins in early embryonic development; control of growth factor & receptor distribution in oviduct & early embryo; embryonic, conceptus, & fetal communication & interaction with uterus.

David Burchfield
Pediatrics-Neonatology
100296 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4195
FAX 352/392-4533
burcdj@pedsufl.edu

MD, University of South Florida
Diplomate American Board of Pediatrics
Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine
Perinatal/fetal physiology, especially related to effects of cocaine on fetal physiology; asphyxia & resuscitation of the fetus & newborn.

Maria Cadario
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
100136 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-5779
FAX 352/392-8289
cadirom@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu

DVM, Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto
Cordoba Argentina
Uterine clearance mechanisms in the mare; Uterine contractions, oxytocin receptors and hormonal interactions.

Martha Campbell-Thompson
Pathology
100275 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-5583
FAX 352/392-3618
thompmc@pathology.ufl.edu

DVM, University of Florida
PhD, University of Florida
Sex steroid hormone regulation of gastrointestional physiology and pathophysiology; gastric cancer cell biology; gastrointestional neuroendocrine hormone.

Paul T. Cardeilhac
Small Animal Clinical Sciences
100126 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext 1-5781 Lab 392-9318
FAX 352/392-8289
cardeilhac.vetmed3@mail.health.ufl.edu

DVM, Texas A&M Univ.; PhD, Univ. of Pennsylvania
Infertility in alligators; study of the relationship of changes in fatty acids to early embryonic death.

Sidney Cassin
Physiology & Functional Genomics
Professor Emeritus
100274 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-9284
FAX 352/846-0270
cassin@phys.med.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Texas Medical Branch
Control of the perinatal pulmonary circulation. Mechanisms involved in secretion and reabsorption of fetal lung liquid.

Frank Chapman
Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences
110600 Fisheries & Aquatic Science Bldg.
Phone 352/392-9617 ext 247
FAX 352/846-0268
fac@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu

PhD, University of California, Davis
Reproductive physiology, Chordata gamatogenesis of the sturgeon & ornamental fishes.

Chad C. Chase, Jr.
USDA, ARS
Subtropical Agricultural Research Station
22271 Chinsegut Hill Rd.
Brooksville, FL 34601-4672
Phone 352/796-3385
Fax 352/796-2930
Email cccj@ifas.ufl.edu
http://stars.ifas.ufl.edu

PhD, Texas A&M University
Alternative sources of beef cattle germplasm in a subtropical environment with emphasis on reproductive performance; management inputs on age, weight & body composition at puberty, pregnancy rate & subsequent reproductive performance; effect of nutrition and location on reproductive performance of bulls under subtropical conditions.

Nasser Chegini
Obstetrics & Gynecology
100294 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-3929
FAX 352/392-6994
cheginin@obgyn.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Southampton, England
The expression & role of growth factors & cytokines in human ovarian, oviductal & uterine tissues; growth factors & cytokines in pathological conditions such as endometriosis & leiomyomata.

Wallis H. Clark, Jr.
Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences
110600 Fisheries & Aquatic Science Bldg.
Phone 352/392-9617 ext 224
FAX 352/846-0268
fac@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu

PhD, University of California, Riverside
Developmental biology, & reproductive physiology; reproductive biology of representative animals of the phyla Cnidaria, Arthropoda (decapoda) and Chordata (pisces) gametogenesis, gamete activation & gamete interaction; sperm activation and gamete interaction of marine shrimp.

Brian D. Cleaver
Associate Director
Human Applications Laboratory
College of Medicine
Phone 352/392-0302
bcleaver@gtc.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Florida
The role of light and melatonin on the reproductive endocrinology of anestrus, cycle and early pregnant mares.

Nancy D. Denslow
Department of Physiological Sciences
and Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology
PO Box 110885
Phone:  392-4700 X (1) 5563
Fax: 392:4707
ndenslow@ufl.edu

PhD, University of Florida
Endocrine disruptors, environmental contaminants & wildlife, estrogen & estrogen mimics, development of molecular biomakers, vitellogenin & oogenesis in fish, micro-characterization of proteins, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, & characterization of post-translation modifications in proteins.

Gerald A. Donvan
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
100136 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext 1-4114
FAX 352/846-0202

Maarten Drost
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
100136 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext 1-4035
FAX 352/392-8289
drost @ufl.edu
www.drostproject.vetmed.ufl.edu/bovine

DVM, Iowa State University
Diplomate American College of Theriogenologists
Bovine & bubaline reproduction/embryo transfer.

Willa H. Drummond
Pediatrics & Physiology
100296 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4195
FAX 352/392-4533
drummond@peds.ufl.edu

MD, University of Pennsylvania
Diplomate American Board Pediatrics & Pediatrics Cardiology & Neonatology & Perinatology Fetal & perinatal cardo-pulmonary physiology; neurohormonal circulation control in human models especially extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), Equine neonatology.

Kenneth C. Drury
Obstetrics & Gynecology
In Vitro Fertilization Program (Director)
100294 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-5680
FAX 352/392-0278
druryk@obgyn.ufl.edu

www.obgyn.ufl.edu/endo/pgd/drury.html

PhD, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Human & mouse in vitro fertilization sperm, egg & embryo micromanipulation; pre-implantation genetic diagnosis; sperm, egg, & embryo cryopreservation; sperm function diagnosis.
 

Alan D. Ealy
Animal Sciences
110910 Animal Sciences Building
Phone 352/392-5590
FAX 352/392-5595
ealy@animal.ufl.edu

PhD University of Florida
The endocrinology of pregnancy in cattle, sheep and other ruminant species; Regulation of placental development and interferon-tau expression in cattle, sheep and other ruminants; The role of interferon-tau in the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy.

Michael J. Fields
Animal Sciences
110910 Animal Science Bldg.
Phone 352/392-9566 Lab 352/392-7565
FAX 352/392-7652
fields@animal.ufl.edu
www.animal.ufl.edu/fields

PhD, Texas A&M University
Intracellular events of bovine luteal peptide hormone synthesis, secretion & action during the cycle, pregnancy & parturition; relaxin, oxytocin, secretory granules and characterization of the different types of luteal steroidogenic cells responsible for peptide secretion; estrous synchronization.

Louis J. Guillette, Jr.
Zoology
118525 Bartram Hall
Phone 352/392-1098
FAX 352/392-3704
ljg@zoo.ufl.edu
www.zoo.ufl.edu/ljg

PhD, University of Colorado, Boulder
CL anatomical & physiological adaptations associated with evolution of viviparity in amniote vertebrates; function, placentation, uterine growth & function & maternal recognition of pregnancy; endangered species, crocodilians, sea turtles, tuatara & role of environmental contaminants as endocrine disruptors.

Peter J. Hansen
Animal Sciences
110910 Animal Science Bldg.
Phone 352/392-5590
FAX 352/392-5595
hansen@animal.ufl.edu
www.animal.ufl.edu/hansen

PhD, University of Wisconsin
Effects of heat shock on embryonic function during early development; regulation of uterine immune function; role of cytokines in uterine & embryonic function.

Carrie Haskell-Luevano
Medicinal Chemistry
100485 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/846-2722 Lab
FAX 352/392-8182
Carrie@cop.ufl.edu

H. Herbert Head
Animal Sciences
110910 Animal Science Bldg.
Phone 352/392-5590
FAX 352/392-5595
head@animal.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Maryland
Bovine - lactation and mammary growth; heifer growth & mammary development; growth & lactation enhancers such as bovine somatotropin (BST).

Howard M. Johnson
Microbiology & Cell Science
110700 Microbiology
Phone 352/392-0968
FAX 352/392-5923
hjohnson@micro.ifas.ufl.edu

PhD, Ohio State University
Cellular and cytokine networks of the immune system. Specific areas of interest include interferons, superantigens, autoimmunity, regulation of cell cycle events.

Richard D. Johnson
Physiological Sciences
100144 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext 1-3834
FAX 352/392-5145
johnson@ufbi.ufl.edu

PhD, University of California, Davis
Electrophysiological, anatomical, & behavioral investigation of the neural mechanisms of male sexual function. Specific areas of interest involve sexual dysfunction following spinal cord injury & peripheral nerve injury.

Puspha S. Kalra
Physiology & Functional Genomics
100274 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4169
FAX 352/846-0270
pkalra@phys.med.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Delhi, India
Neuroendocrinology of reproduction & behavior; modulation of the hypothalamo-pituitary axis by neuropeptides & immunochemicals.

Satya P. Kalra
Neuroscience
100244 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-3408
FAX 352/392-8347
skalra@ufbi.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Delhi, India
Neuroendocrinology of reproduction.

Michael Katovich
Pharmacodynamics
100487 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-3408
FAX 352/392-9187
katovich@cop.health.ufl.edu

PhD, University of California, Davis
Renin-angiotensin system, hypertension, temperature regulation.

Maureen Keller-Wood
Pharmacodynamics
100487 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-8798; Lab 392-9086
FAX 352/392-9187
kellerwd@cop.health.ufl.edu

PhD, University of California, San Francisco
Control of the brain-pituitary-adrenal axis; endocrine responses to stress; endocrine alterations during pregnancy.

Simon Kipersztok
Obstetrics & Gynecology
100294 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-5680
FAX 352/392-2808
skiper@obgyn.med.ufl.edu

MD, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston
Diplomate American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Reproductive endocrinology; human infertility - diagnosis & treatment, in vitro fertilization, reproductive toxicology; zona pellucida.

Paul Langevin
Anesthesiology
100254 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-3441
FAX 352/392-7029
langevin@anest1.anest.ufl.edu

MD, University of Missouri
Uterine response to nitrosorasodilators & their effect on fetal oxygen supply & demand.

Lynn H. Larkin
Professor Emeritus
Anatomy & Cell Biology
100235 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-3147
FAX 352/392-3305
larkin@anatomy.med.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Colorado
Effects of the hormone relaxin on pregnancy & parturition.

Maureen Long
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
100136 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext. 1-4026
FAX 352/392-8289
longm@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu

Margo Macpherson
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
100136 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext. 1-4075
FAX 352/392-8289
macphersonm@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu

DVM, Michgan State University
Subfertility in stallions: factors in seminal plasma affecting fertility such as growth factors and binding proteins.

William J. Millard
Pharmacodynamics
100487 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-8631
FAX 352/392-9187
millard@cop.health.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Toledo, Ohio
Neural regulation & sexual dimorphism on anterior pituitary sections. Aging-neuroendocrine, endocrine regulation, brain peptides, neurological disorders; neurotoxins-brain peptides & neurotransmitters; drugs of abuse effect on endocrine associated growth & development.

Karen Moore
Animal Sciences
110910 Animal Science Bldg.
Phone 352/392-1958
FAX 352/392-5595
kmoore@animal.ufl.edu
www.animal.ufl.edu/moore

PhD, Texas A&M University
Cloning and in vitro embryo production in cattle; stem cell and germ cell isolation and maintenance; transgenesis.

Linda Penfold
White Oak Conservation Center
3823 Owens Road
Yulee, FL 32097
Phone 904/225-3382
FAX 904/225-3337
Linda@wogilman.com

PhD, Zoological Society of London/University College London

Michael B. Porter
Large Animal Clinical Science
100136 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700
FAX 352/392-8280
porter@animal.ufl.edu

DVM, PhD, University of Florida

Margazata Pozor
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
100136 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext. 1-4075
FAX 352/392-8289
pozorm@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu

Owen Rae
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
PO Box 100136
Phone 352/392-4700 ext 1-4100
FAX 352/392-7551
raeo@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu

DVM, Colorado State University
Beef cattle reproduction and herd performance.

James L. Resnick
Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
100266-ARB Building
Phone 352/392-3258
FAX 352/392-9053

resnick@mgm.ufl.edu

Alice Rhoton-Vlasak
Obstetrics & Gynecology
100294 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-5680
FAX 352/392-9058
rhotona@obgyn.ufl.edu
www.obgyn.ufl.edu/edu

MD, University of Florida
Diplomate American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology Infertility in human reproduction, particularly aspects of premature ovarian failure and other women's health issues.

Carlos A. Risco
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
100136 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext 1-4109
FAX 352/392-8289
riscoc@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu

DVM, University of Florida
Diplomate American College of Theriogenologists
Post-partum reproductive disorders in dairy cattle; gossypol related toxicity in ruminant livestock.

Michael C. Salzler
Pathology and Immunology
100275 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-2612
FAX 352/392-3687
salzler.pathology@mail.health.ufl.edu

MD, University of New York, Buffalo
The role of antigen presenting cells in the pathogenesis of autoimmune disease; inflammation. Denoritic cells, macrophage/monocytes, apoptosis, prostaglandin metabolism, T cell activation, disease susceptibility gene identification.

Gregory Schultz
Obstetrics & Gynecology
100294 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4060
FAX 352/392-6994
gschultzg@obgyn.med.ufl.edu
www.obgyn.ufl.edu/edu/research/wound

PhD, Oklahoma State University
Growth factor cytokines & metalloproteinases in acute & chronic wounds of skin & eyes.

Kelly E. Selman
Anatomy & Cell Biology
100235 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4476
FAX 352/392-3305
selman@anatomy.med.ufl.edu

PhD, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cellular aspects of oocyte growth & development in lower vertebrates; cytoskeletal changes associated with oocyte maturation & early development in the zebra fish, an important vertebrate model for developmental studies.

Daniel C. Sharp
Animal Sciences
110190 Animal Science Bldg.
Phone 352/392-9567 Lab 352/392-7562
FAX 352/392-7652
sharp@animal.ufl.edu
sharp@biotech.ufl.org
www.animal.ufl.edu/sharp

PhD, University of Massachusetts
Mechanisms of pregnancy establishment & conceptus/maternal interactions, & mechanisms regulating seasonal reproductive function.

Victor M. Shille
Professor Emeritus
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
100136 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext 1-5646 or 1-5645
FAX 352/392-9652
shillev@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu

DVM, PhD, University of California, Davis
Diplomate American College of Theriogenologists
Endocrinology, physiology & pathology of reproduction in carnivores, in particular concerning ovarian & uterine relationships to fertility. Species of particular interest: Non-domestic felidae.

Paul D. Shirk
USDA/ARS
Insect Attractants Research Laboratory
Phone 352/374-5720
FAX 352/374-5863
pshirk@gainesville.usda.ufl.edu
www.cmave.usda.ufl.edu/researchunits/shirk

PhD, Texas A&M University
The growth & development of germ cells & gonadal differentiation in insects. The molecular genetics, endocrinology, & physiology of yolk protein synthesis, egg production, & reproduction in moths.

Kathleen T. Shiverick
Pharmacology & Therapeutics
100267 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-3545
FAX 352/392-9696
kshiveri@pharmacology.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Vermont
Placental growth factors as regulators of fetal development; environmental chemicals & substance abuse on fetal development; cloning the gene for rat placental growth-hormone recombinant placental proteins expressed to characterize their receptor specificity & biological activity.

Peter E.A. Teal
USDA/ARS
Insect Attractants, Behavior & Basic Biol. Res. Lab.
Phone 352/374-5707
FAX 352/374-7781
peat@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Florida
Moths & insect neuropeptides, sex pheromone biosynthesis; regulation of reproductive competence; endogenous factors that inhibit sex pheromone production; insect pyrokinins; novel peptide analogs & methods of peptide delivery-pest control strategies.

Saundra H. TenBroeck
Animal Sciences
110910 Animal Science Bldg.
Phone 352/392-2789
FAX 352/392-7652
tenbroeck@animal.ufl.edu

PhD, Texas A&M University
Equine - photoperiod & body condition research. Primary responsibility - Extension Youth livestock programs.

Marie-Joelle Thatcher
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
100136 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext 1-5646
FAX 352/392-7551
thatcher@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu

BS, University of Tours, France
Gonadotrophins & steroids in the cycle of dogs, cats, cattle, horses; estrus induction in dogs & cats; early pregnancy uterine and conceptus proteins; embryo manipulation.

William W. Thatcher
Graduate Research Professor
Animal Sciences
11910 Animal Science Bldg.
Phone 352/392-5590
FAX 352/392-5595
thatcher@animal.ufl.edu
www.animal.ufl.edu/thatcher

PhD, Michigan State University
Focus is on ovarian follicle development, CL function & interaction between endometrium & conceptus. Impact of lactation & environment on these systems are evaluated to optimize reproductive efficiency.

Mats Troedsson
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
100136 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext 1-xxxx
FAX 352/392-7551
troedssonm@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu

Alvin C. Warnick
Professor Emeritus
Animal Sciences
518 NW 36th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607
Phone 352/ 376-6661
FAX 352/392-7652
abwarn@aol.com

PhD, University of Wisconsin
Reproduction in beef cattle; nutritional effect on age of puberty, post-partum anestrus, genetic differences in reproduction, estrous synchronization; nutrition & genetic effects on reproduction in bull & ram.

R. Stan Williams
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chief, Division Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
100294 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-5680
FAX 352/392-9058
williams@obgyn.med.ufl.edu
www.obgyn.ufl.edu/endo

MD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Diplomate American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology & Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Human reproduction, particularly aspects of in vitro fertilization; embryo biopsy, perimplantation genetics, fertilization, implantation; growth factor & their role in endometriosis, leiomyoma & post-operative adhesions.

Charles E. Wood
Physiology & Functional Genomics
100274 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4488
FAX 352/846-0270
cwood@phys.med.ufl.edu

PhD, University of California, San Francisco
Fetal endocrine physiology; cardiovascular-endocrine interactions, fetal responses to stress & endocrine mechanisms controlling the timing of parturition. Experimental model includes chronic-catheterization of fetal & adult sheep.

Thomas J. Wronski
Physiological Sciences
100144 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-4700 ext 1-3844
FAX 352/392-5145
wronskit@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu

PhD, University of Utah
Skeletal effects of estrogen depletion; postmenopausal osteoporosis; preclinical testing of drugs and hormones for the prevention & treatment of osteoporosis.

Thomas P. Yang
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
100245 Health Sciences Center
Phone 352/392-6472
FAX 352/392-2953

tpyang@ufl.edu

PhD, University of California, Irvine
Molecular mechanisms early in mammalian female embryogenesis in which somatic cells inactivate genes on one of two X chromosomes rendering only one transcriptionally active X chromosome; male, only in spermatogenesis.

Joel V. Yelich
Animal Sciences
110910 Animal Science Bldg.
Phone 352/392-7560 Lab 392-7565
FAX 352/392-7652
yelich@animal.ufl.edu
www.animal.ufl.edu/yelich

PhD, Oklahoma State University
Beef cattle reproduction and endocrinology; control and manipulation of the estrous cycle; influence of nutrition, genetics and body composition on puberty and postpartum reproduction; evaluation of management practices to enhance beef cow reproductive efficiency.