Robert N. Taylor, MD, PhD - Leach-Hendee Professor
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Vice Chair for Research
Director, Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Academic Office Emory University School of Medicine Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics 1639 Pierce Drive, Suite 4217-WMB Atlanta, GA 30322 Phone · 404-727-9106
Fax · 404-727-8609
E-Mail · Robert.N.Taylor@emory.edu
Education
Medical school: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: University of California, San Francisco
Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco
Board Certification
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology
Awards, Honors, and Leadership Positions
Scientific Advisory Committee and Executive Committee - World Endometriosis Society
Chair, Endometriosis Special Interest Group 2007 - American Scoiety for Reproductive Medicine
2007 American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Distinguished Researcher Award
Professional Societies and Memberships
Society for Gynecologic Investigation
Endocrine Society
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
World Endometriosis Society
American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society
Research Focus and Special Interests
Our research focuses on the cellular and molecular biology of endometriosis, embryonic implantation and preeclampsia. We have established unique cell culture models to evaluate the roles of nuclear receptors and cytokines in the proliferation and vascularization of reproductive tissues. These insights have led to the identification of novel therapeutic targets and potential medications.
Recent papers:
Peeters LLH, Vigne J-L, Tee MK, Zhao D, Waite LL and Taylor RN. PPAR-γ activation represses VEGF expression in human endometrial cells: Implications for uterine angiogenesis. Angiogenesis 8:373-379, 2005
Laws MJ, Taylor RN, Sidell N, DeMayo FJ, Lydon JP, Gutstein DE, Bagchi MK and Bagchi IC. Gap junction-mediated communication between uterine stromal cells plays a critical role in pregnancy-associated neovascularization and embryo survival. Development 135:2659-2668, 2008
Weiss G, Goldsmith LT, Taylor RN, Bellet D and Taylor HS. Inflammation in Reproductive Disorders. Reprod Sci 16:216-29, 2009
Wieser F, Yu J, Park JK, Gaeddert A, Cohen M, Vigne J-L and Taylor RN. A botanical extract from Channel Flow® inhbits cell proliferation, induces apoptosis, and suppresses CCL5 in human endometriotic stromal cells. Biol Reprod 81:371-377, 2009
Sidell N, Feng Y, Hao L, Wu J, Yu J, Kane MA, Napoli JL and Taylor RN. Retinoic acid is a cofactor for translational regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor in human endometrial stromal cells. Mol Endocrinol 24:148-160, 2010
Carson SA, Eschenbach DA, Lomax G, Montgomery Rice V, Sauer MV and Taylor RN. Proposed oocyte donation guidelines for stem cell research. Fertil Steril, in press, 2010
Recent chapters:
Taylor RN, Davidge ST and Roberts JM. Endothelial Cell Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress. In: Chesley’s Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy, 3rd edition. Lindheimer MD, Cunningham FG and Roberts JM, eds, Appleton & Lange, Norwalk, pp 145-169, 2009
Taylor RN and Lebovic DI. Endometriosis. In: Yen and Jaffe’s Reproductive Endocrinology. 6th edition. Strauss JF III and Barbieri RL, eds, Saunders-Elsevier, Philadelphia, pp 577-595, 2009
Taylor RN and Badell ML. The Endocrinology of Pregnancy. In: Greenspan’s Basic and Clinical Endocrinology, 9th edition. Gardner DG and Shoback D eds, McGraw-Hill, New York, in press, 2010