CURRENT PROJECTS:
- Maternal Hemorrhage: A Proactive, System-Based Multidisciplinary Approach to Reduce Mortality and Morbidity (Adsumelli, Garduno)
- Understanding the Utilization of Midwifery Care: Knowledge, Perception, and Access (Altman)
- LEFTY-A mRNA expression in placentas of normal and abnormal pregnancies (Avila)
- Optical Coherence Tomography for real-time assessment of chorioamnionitis in fetal human membranes (Avila)
- Isolation of stem cells from amniotic fluid (Avila)
- Dietary supplements in menopause (Baker)
- Biochemical Risks of Preterm Labor (Baker)
- Biomarkers in Vulvodynia (Baker)
- Do maternal serum lactate levels predict maternal or neonatal infection in preterm premature ruptured membranes? (Bernasko)
- Early post-partum screening for type 2 diabetes in women who had gestational diabetes (Bernasko, Yeh)
- Detection of Candidate Gene Mutations in Infertile Men with Severe Teratospermia (Bronson)
- Predicting the mode of delivery for women undergoing induction of labor (Chappelle)
- Indications and Hysterectomy Approach: A Longitudinal Review (Chappelle)
- Cancer progenitor cell markers/Tumor invasion blockers for personalized treatment of ovarian cancer (Chen, Pearl)
- Placental Fibrosis (Demishev)* Effect of Preincisional Local Analgesia on Post-Operative Pain (Droesch)
- VBAC: A Collaborative Management Approach (Findletar Hines)
- Social Identities in Pregnancy: Effects on Maternal Health and Birth Outcomes (Kocis, Lobel)
- Cancer progenitor cell markers/ Detecting Circulating Ovarian Cancer Cells during Treatment / GCRC / Circulating biomarker development (Pearl)
- A Novel Approach to Interpretation of Fetal Heart Rate Signals (Quirk)
RESIDENT PROJECTS: Residents complete at least one formal research project during their training, and present it at the annual Resident Research Day. However, many residents pursue more than one research question during their time at Stony Brook. Here is a list of some current and recent residents’ research projects.
Current:
Balmir, Fabiola, MD
Amniopap: Replacing Amniocentesis with Cervical Swabbing
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Comparison of Aneuploidy Frequency Between Day 5 and Day 6 Human Blastocysts
Blanton, Emily
Myomectomy Approach Comparison: Robotic-Assisted, Laparoscopic and Open Techniques
Carlos-Pons, Daniela
Assessing a Novel Risk Scoring Tool in the Postpartum Period
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Microbiome in Patients with Pessaries
Danylyshyn-Adams, Kelly
Time from skin incision to delivery in cesarean sections and associated neonatal outcomes
DeMarco, AmyIs urine culture necessary for labor and delivery triage?
Nahar, Deepti, MDThe Effects of a Standardized Contraceptive Educational Video on the Knowledge and Utilization of Contraception in the Postpartum Period
Persad, Malini
Intrapartum Risk Factors Associated with Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis
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A Comparison of Implantation Rates of 5 In Vitro Fertilization Ovarian Stimulation Protocols: A Retrospective Study
Seah, Angeline
Does Butorphanol Affect Intrapartum Blood Pressures?
Sharar, Kristin
Evaluation of Current Methotrexate Protocol in the treatment of ectopic pregnancies
So, Jane, MD
Laboratory Abnormalities in Patients with Gestational Hypertension
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Optimal duration of urinary catheterization after elective cesarean delivery
Van Sise, Melanie, MD
Does Reference Text Included in the Electronic Medical Record Increase the Rate of Appropriate Antibiotic Selection for Prophylaxis in Cesarean Section?
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Diurnal Variations of Blood Pressure in the Puerperium amongst Normotensive and Hypertensive Women
Wei, Ruth
Peripartum hysterectomy: A retrospective study on incidence, indications, risk factors, and complications before and after the implementation of a standardized multidisciplinary protocol
Lian, Xun (Julie)
Therapeutic Rest in Term Pregnancies &Rate of Adhesions at Time of Cesarean Section
Recent:
Alvarado, Rosalie, MD
Effect of Preincisional Local Analgesia on Post-Operative Pain in 10-12mm Lateral Port Sites
Blumberg, Jenny, MD
Cervidil and Induction of Labor: Does Two Cervidils Make A Difference?
Card, Leia, MD
Chorioamnionitis: A retrospective Study Analyzing the Accuracy of the Clinical Diagnosis in Preterm Pregnancies
Conway, Jennifer, MD
The Perineal Simulator: An Instructional Video for Improving Resident Understanding of Perineal Anatomy and Obstetric Laceration Classification
Garretto, Diana, MD
Multifetal Deliveries: A review of the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum factors &Use of Body Mass Index During Pregnancy
Kumar, Amanika
Mini Laparotomy vs. Laparoscopy for Gynecologic Conditions: a Retrospective Study&Does the routine pre-operative evaluation of liver function tests change the management of the gynecologic oncology patient?
MacDonald, James, MD
Premature Labor and Epidurals
Ninivaggio, Cara, MD
The relationship of Bleeding Profiles to Endometrial Pathology in Premenopausal Population: A retrospective study
Prakash, Viveka, MD
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM): Neonatal Morbidity between 32 and 36 6/7 weeks
Vizcarra, Michael, MD
MRI vs. Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Placenta Accreta: A Retrospective Analysis
