Active Research

Dr. Caleb Kallen's research focuses on the cellular and molecular biology of steroid hormone-mediated gene regulation. By exploring multiple pathways in which estrogens exert their effects on target tissues, the tissue-specific responses to estrogen agonists and antagonists, his laboratory investigates how these effects are modulated in health and in human disease.

Dr. Carla Roberts is the lead clinical researcher for Emory's site with the national NIH Oncofertility Consortium.  These studies will advance our understanding of fertility preservation for cancer survivors and is part of a larger NIH-supported road map grant sponsored through Northwestern University. 

Dr. Donna Session's basic science research has focused on cell cycle gene regulation in the reproductive tract, including spermatogenesis. She is currently collaborating with Dr. Sidell on his R01 evaluating retinoids in endometriosis. 

Dr. Jessica Spencer's research interests include investigating the mechanisms of premature ovarian failure in patients with galactosemia.  She and her colleagues are currently following a cohort of girls with galactosemia as they progress through puberty.  In addition, she is collaborating on a study to investigate the link, if any, between IVF and human gene methylation disorders. 

Dr. Robert Taylor's research explores endocrine and immune regulation in human endometrium associated with pathological states including recurrent miscarriage, failed implantation, preeclampsia, abnormal uterine bleeding and endometriosis. Combinations of primary human endometrial cultures and immortalized human endometrial cell lines are used to study the expression of steroid hormone receptors and their effects on immune cell trafficking and angiogenesis in the uterus.