Research Projects Targeting Women

School of Medicine

• Department of Medicine:
  • Division of Clinical Epidemiology
    • Aging, diabetes, cardiovascular disease issues pertaining to women and sex differences
      Helen P. Hazuda, Ph.D.
• Division of Endocrinology
  • Osteopontin and Bone Metastasis in Breast Cancer
    Toshiyuji Yoneda, D.D.S., Ph.D.
• Division of Medical Oncology
  • Breast Cancer
    Beeram Muralidhar, M.D.
  • Breast Cancer Symposium
    Charles Coltman , MD
  • Characterization of Survivin Contribution to ERbB-2 Mediated Drug Resistance
    Breast Cancer - Irene Kazhdan
  • CSCR4/SDF-1 Interactions in Ovarian Cancer Pathogenesis
    Tyler Curiel, M.D.
  • Effects of Obesity on Breast Tumor Response to Endocrine Therapy
    Linda A. de Graffenried, Ph.D.
  • P53/RON Tyrosine Kinase Axis in Breast Tumorigenesis
    Sudhakar Ammanamanchi, M.D.
  • Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Behavior in Ovarian Cancer
    Tyler Curiel, M.D.
  • Silencing of TGF-beta Receptor in ER+ Breast Cancer
    Sudhakar Ammanamanchi, M.D.
• Division of Neurology
• San Antonio Lupus Study of Neuropsychiatric Disease
  Robin, L. Brey, M.D.
• Brain Connections – Relationship of brain imaging abnormalities and cognitive dysfunction in SLE
  Robin, L. Brey, M.D.
• Cognition – Cognitive dysfunction in SLE and ethnicity-matched normal controls
  Robin, L. Brey, M.D.
• Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology
• Center of Research Translation in Schleroderma (CORT) Specialized Center of Research in Schleroderma
  Michael Fischback, M.D.
• Multiple Studies of Fibromyalgia:
  • Antipolymer Antibodies in the Serum of Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
  • Phenotypic Stratification of people with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
  • The role of Hyaluronic Molecular size in the stiffness of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
  • A 13-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, monotherapy trial of Pregabalin (bid) in Patients with Fibromyalgia
  • Dose response study of Duloxetine Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Protocol No. F1J-MC-HMCJ)
  • A Long-term, Open-label, Safety Trial of Pregabalin in Patients with Fibromyalgia
  • Cross-Over Multiple Dose Study Assessing Analgesic Efficacy & Safety of Oral GRT9906 Compared to Placebo in Subjects w/Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome
  • A six-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled, durability of effect Study of Pregabalin for pain associated with fibromyalgia
    Jon Russell, M.D.
• Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology:
  • Women’s Health Initiative
    Robert Brzyski, M.D.
  • National Centers of Excellence in Women’s Health
    Donald Dudley, M.D.
  • Patient Navigation Research Program
    Donald Dudley, M.D.
  • San Antonio Center for the Study of Stillbirth
    Donald Dudley, M.D.
  • Maternal Oral Therapy to Reduce Obstetric Risk (MOTOR)
    Donald Dudley, M.D.
  • Maternal Nutrition and the Development of the Fetal Brain
    Thomas McDonald, Ph.D.
  • Development of the Fetal Kidney and High Blood Pressure in Later Life
    Mark Nijland, Ph.D.
  • Pathogenesis of Endometriosis
    Robert Schenken, M.D.
  • Estrogen Cervical Cancer: Role of Hormone/Hormone Receptors in Breast, Cervical and Ovarian Cancer
    Rajeshwar Rao Tekmal, Ph.D.
  • Pathogenesis of Endometriosis
    Craig Witz, M.D.
  • Role of PELP1 in EGFR-ER Signaling Cross Talk in Ovarian Cancer Cells; The Role of PELP1 in Women’s Cancers: Invivo Models
    Ratna Vadlamudi, Ph.D.
  • Diabetes Education in Mexican-American Population of Gestation
    Carol Easton, RN
  • Role of Steroid Hormones in Mammary Tumor Formation & Induction
    Nameer Kirma, Ph.D.
  • Community Based Abstinence Education Program (Wise Choices for Youth, Inc.; American Pregnancy Helpline)
    Kristen Plastino, M.D.
  • Sex Education Research Program
    Kristen Plastino, M.D.
  • Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Research Development
    Peter Nathanielsz, M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D.
  • Causes of Prematurity
    Peter Nathanielsz, M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D.
  • Effects of Maternal Obesity On Life-Time Health of Offspring
    Peter Nathanielsz, M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D.
  • Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy
    Robert S. Schenken, M.D.
  • Altered Placental Structure & Function in Nonhuman Primates
    Natalia Schlabritz, M.D.
  • MERF Pilot Study of Monogamous Sexual Behavior & HPV
    Rochelle Shain, Ph.D.
  • San Antonio Dual STI Prevention Initiative
    Rochelle Shain, Ph.D.
  • Reproductive Endocrinology/Endometriosis
    Rajeshwar Rao Tekmal, Ph.D.
  • Use of Letrozole, and Aromatase Inhibitor in Breast Cancer
    Rajeshwar Rao Tekmal, M.D.
  • PELP1, A Novel Regulator of Estrogen Receptor
    Ratna Vadlamudi, M.D.
  • Clinical Infertility
    Craig A. Witz, M.D.
• Department of Pathology
• Breast and Gynecologic research
  I-Tien Yeh, M.D.
• Department of Psychiatry
  • Minority and community mental health
  • Open Doors – Family Health Care
  • County Trauma Network – Abused children and their adoptive families
  • Mothers and Schools – Adolescent parents
  • Together in Strength – Families with Special Needs
    Delia H. Saldana, Ph.D.
  • Post Partum Depression
    Martha Medrano, M.D., MPH
  • Virtual Women’s Health Elective
    Martha Medrano, M.D., MPH
  • Basic Women’s Health Elective
    Martha Medrano, M.D., MPH
  • Minority Women’s Heath Curriculum
    Martha Medrano, M.D., MPH
• Department of Psychology:
• Women, Alcohol and HIV Risk: Examining Dyad Interactions
  Tina M. Zawacki
• Department of Surgery:
• Division of General Surgery
  • Integrating health Literacy & Community Based Education for Breast Cancer Screening & Treatment
    Thelma Hurd, M.D
• Department of Urology:
• San Antonio Consortium for Research on Incontinence
  Stephen R. Kraus, M.D.