The goals of my research have been to maintain a strong collaborative program in Reproductive Biology that integrates molecular and cellular biology with whole animal reproductive physiology using primarily pigs and sheep as experimental models. My primary research interest is in pregnancy, with an emphasis on the interactions between the uterus and conceptus (embryo/fetus and associated placental membranes) that mediate the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy, including pregnancy recognition, conceptus implantation, and placental development. The ultimate goal of my research is to apply new knowledge towards clinical strategies to prevent pregnancy loss in women, livestock and companion animals.
