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 prostaglandins, which act within the follicle to stimulate ovulatory events. Our experiments examine how ovarian prostaglandins are made, where prostaglandins act within the follicle, and which important ovulatory events are triggered by prostaglandins.
By studying prostaglandins and other ovarian 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 prostaglandins, which act within the follicle to stimulate ovulatory events. Our experiments examine how ovarian prostaglandins are made, where prostaglandins act within the follicle, and which important ovulatory events are triggered by prostaglandins.
By studying prostaglandins and other ovarian factors, we hope our research will lead to better treatments for infertility as well as the development of new contraceptive options.