Diane M. Duffy, PhD

<p>PhD, University of California San Francisco, CA, 1992</p>

Professor and Vice Chair

Physiological Sciences


Lewis Hall

757.446.5705

duffydm@evms.edu


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

Diane M. Duffy, PhD - Selected Publications

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

Diane M. Duffy, PhD - Selected Publications

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