Faculty & Staff
Silvina Bocca
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Title:
Associate Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
- MD, Ph.D., HCLD
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Focus Area:
- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7100
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Office Location:
- Jones Institute
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Research Interests:
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
- Implantation
- Premature ovarian failure
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Bio:
Dr. Bocca is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Bocca is fully trained in minimally-invasive endoscopic and robotic surgery. Her particular clinical interests are in infertility, implantation failure, and premature ovarian failure. She authored book chapters and has published numerous papers in peer review journals. Dr. Bocca was awarded the 2011 “Inside Business – Health Care Heroes, Physician-Specialist”. She is fluent in Spanish.
Sue Gitlin
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Title:
Instructor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
- Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7168
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Office Location:
- Jones Institute
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Research Interests:
- Genetic basis of disease
- Gamete and Embryo Research
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Bio:
Dr. Gitlin is nationally known in the field of Embryology and Preimplantation Diagnosis. At EVMS, she teaches the course Genetics of Reproduction as well as Molecular Laboratory Techniques in the Clinical Embryology and Andrology Master of Sciences program, is a course director for Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds, serves on the Institutional Review Board, chairs the Conflict of Interest Committee and has mentored numerous medical and graduate students/residents. She currently is the education chairman for the Society of Reproductive Biologists and Technologists, a subsociety of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine that sets standards and guidelines for the field.
Jacob F. Mayer
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Title:
Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
- In Vitro Cuture
- Embryology
- Online Education
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7100
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Office Location:
- Jones Institute
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Research Interests:
- Cryopreservation
- in vitro Culture Systems
- Laboratory Safety and quality assurance
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Bio:
Dr. Mayer currently serves as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and the Director of the Jone’s Institute Embryology Lab. He is currently a commissioner for the Reproductive Laboratory Accreditation Program of the College of American Pathologists. He also serves as Director of the Distance Learning Master’s Program in Andrology and Embryology. In addition, he serves as off-site Director for the Jones Institute of the West Penn Allegheny Health System in Pittsburg, PA.
Sergio C. Oehninger
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Title:
Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7100
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Office Location:
- Jones Institute
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Research Interests:
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
- Implantation
- Male infertility
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Bio:
Dr. Oehninger is Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at The Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine; he is also Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Oehninger has numerous publications in the areas of assisted reproductive technologies, IVF–ICSI, sperm function tests, and male infertility and has co-authored two textbooks. Most of his research work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, fertilization, and implantation.
Dr. Oehninger has received multiple academic distinctions including a Fulbright scholarship and awards for his clinical services at EVMS; “Inside Business – Health Care Heroes, Advancements in Health Care” and the 2011 “American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Star Award”. He is an active member of the ASRM, The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, The Society for Gynecological Investigation, The American Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, and many other professional organizations. A recognized leader in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, Dr. Oehninger has been an invited speaker for numerous national and international medical meetings. He is fluent in Spanish.
Laurel A. Stadtmauer
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Title:
Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- PCOS
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Reproductive Surgery
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7100
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Office Location:
- Jones Institute
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Research Interests:
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
- PCOS
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Bio:
Dr. Stadtmauer is currently a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Stadtmauer is fully trained in minimally-invasive endoscopic and robotic surgery. Her particular clinical interests are in infertility, uterine fibroids and anomalies and polycystic ovary syndrome. She authored book chapters and has published more than 50 in peer review journals.

