Profiles
Diane M. Duffy, PhD
Professor, EVMS Physiological Sciences, 2012-Present
Associate Professor, EVMS Physiological Sciences, 2007-2012
Assistant Professor, EVMS Physiological Sciences, 2001-2007
Affiliate Assistant Scientist/Staff Scientist, Oregon National Primate Research Center/Oregon Health & Science University, 1997-2001
Postdoctoral Fellow, Oregon National Primate Research Center/Oregon Health & Science University, 1992-1997
Faculty Appointments
Vice Chair (Research)
Office Hours
By appointment
Direct Number: 757.446.5705
Fax: 757.624.2269
Undergraduate Degree
BA, Reed College, Portland, OR, 1984
Graduate Education
PhD, University of California San Francisco, CA, 1992
Lab Location
Lewis Hall, Room 2037
Direct Number: 757.446.5715
Research Interests
Research in my laboratory focuses on the role of factors produced within the ovary that are essential for ovulation to occur. In the hours just before follicle rupture, the follicle destined to ovulate produces steroid hormones, protein growth factors, and prostaglandins, which act within the follicle to stimulate ovulatory events. A recent area of exploration has been the rapid angiogenesis which transforms the avascular pre-ovulatory follicle into an ovulated follicle and then a young, highly-vascularized corpus luteum, with the formation of an extensive network of new vessels within just a few days.
By studying locally-produced hormones and other ovarian growth factors, we hope our research will lead to better treatments for infertility as well as the development of new contraceptive options.
Presentations and Scholarships
Faculty Appointments
Vice Chair (Research)
Office Hours
By appointment
Direct Number: 757.446.5705
Fax: 757.624.2269
Undergraduate Degree
BA, Reed College, Portland, OR, 1984
Graduate Education
PhD, University of California San Francisco, CA, 1992
Lab Location
Lewis Hall, Room 2037
Direct Number: 757.446.5715
Research Interests
Research in my laboratory focuses on the role of factors produced within the ovary that are essential for ovulation to occur. In the hours just before follicle rupture, the follicle destined to ovulate produces steroid hormones, protein growth factors, and prostaglandins, which act within the follicle to stimulate ovulatory events. A recent area of exploration has been the rapid angiogenesis which transforms the avascular pre-ovulatory follicle into an ovulated follicle and then a young, highly-vascularized corpus luteum, with the formation of an extensive network of new vessels within just a few days.
By studying locally-produced hormones and other ovarian growth factors, we hope our research will lead to better treatments for infertility as well as the development of new contraceptive options.