Genetics of Reproductive Senescence in the Baboon. Endocrine aspects of reproductive aging in the baboon, and their links to immunologic, metabolic and genetic markers of aging (funded by National Institutes on Aging). Principal investigator: Mark Tatar, Kathleen O’Connor subcontract. Collaborators: Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research, Brown University, University of Texas, University of Michigan.
Nutritional status among nomadic and settled Gabbra women. This project will measure transferrin receptor in dried blood spots to assess iron deficiency anemia. Collaborators: Bettina Shell Duncan (University of Washington), with Dr. Priscia Tuitoek and Amos Otiono Adongo (Egerton University, Nakuru Kenya)
Biodemographic Models of Reproductive Aging (BIMORA). A large prospective study examining the endocrinology and biology of the transition to menopause in US women (funded by the National Institutes on Aging). Collaborators: Georgetown University, Pennsylvania State University.
Reproductive Ecology of Bangladeshi Women. A prospective study examining fecundability, fetal loss, pregnancy-sickness, reproductive aging, and breastfeeding on rural Bangladeshi women (funded by National Institutes on Child Health and Development and the National Science Foundation).
Effects of Stress on the Ovarian Cycle in the Baboon. A pilot study examining how stress introduced at different stages of the menstrual cycle affects the timing and type of subsequent menstrual cycle disruption. Collaborators: Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research, Brown University.
A Bio-cultural Model of Pesticide Exposure among Migrant
Hispanic Farmworkers. The goal of this project is to investigate the relationships between culture, pesticide exposure, and cortisol levels among Hispanic farm workers in the Yakima Valley of Washington State. Principal Investigator, Shedra Amy Snipes, graduate student in anthropology, University of Washington.
Cultural Degrees of Separation: Stress and Coping in
Passamaquody Children and Adolescents. This dissertation project is a biocultural examination of the relationships between ethnic identity, stress reactivity, and decision making in the Passamaquoddy tribe of Northeastern Maine. Principal Investigator: Deborah Schechter, graduate student in anthropology, University of Washington.
Maternal micronutrient status and its effect on women's
health and reproductive success among Ariaal and Rendille of northern Kenya. The goal of this study is to investigate the relationships and trade-offs between maternal vitamin A status, maternal health, and child survival in varying cultural and ecological contexts of northern Kenya. Principal investigator: Masako Fujita, graduate student in anthropology, University of Washington.
Hormonal coordination in pair-bonded couples: A biological
model for the human pair-bond. The goal of this study is to determine if pair-bonded couples exhibit hormonal coordination. Links between coordinated hormone levels and possible fitness benefits will be the basis for a biologically based model for the evolution and maintenance of the human pair-bond. Principal investigator: Anthony Tessandori, graduate student in anthropology, University of Washington.
The Menopausal Transition: The Effects of Primordial
Follicle Depletion. A pilot study examining the underlying follicular dynamics associated with the altered hormonal dynamics that occur with reproductive aging. Collaborators: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington. Principal Investigator: Kathleen O'Connor.
Milk Consumption and Prepubertal Hormone Levels. Biomarkers of the timing and correlates of puberty in relation to milk consumption in Mongolian children. Principal investigator: J Rich-Edwards Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston and School of Public Health, Harvard University.
Biodemographic Tools for Investigating Postpartum Amenorrhea. Principal investigators: Darryl Holman (UW) and Michael Grimes (WWU CSDE Affiliate); Kathleen O’Connor, Co-Investigators.
Validation of Quantitative Basal Temperature Methodology
using Urinary PDG. Dr. S Barr, Nutrition Program, University of British Columbia
Validation of Molimina by Questionnaire as an Indicator
of Ovulation for Population-based Studies. Dr. J. Prior, University of British Columbia
Validation of collection and elution procedures for measurements
of retinol binding protein in dried blood spot specimens. For PATH (Seattle WA), Funded by USAID’s Health Tech Project.
Race Disparities in Drug Use and its Consequences in
Emerging Adults. Principal Investigator: M. Skinner, UW Social Development Research Group, School of Social Work.
Reproductive Hormones, Melatonin, and Cancer Risk. Principal Investigator: J. Burch, Epidemiology and Biostatistics U. South Carolina.
Seattle Midlife Women’s Health Study. A long term study of the transition to menopause in a cohort of Seattle women. University of Washington College of Nursing, Principal Investigators: Ellen Mitchell and Nancy Woods.
Running and Ovulatory Function. Susan Tingley and Dr. Jerilynn
Prior, Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of British Columbia Pilot Study
on the Influence of Milk on Hormone Levels in Children. Dr. J Rich-Edwards,
Department of Epidemiology, Harvard University School of Public Health.
Breastfeeding and Cortisol in Bangladeshi Women. Dr. MA Grimes, Anthropology Department, Western Washington University.
Bioenergetics of Exercise-Induced Menstrual Disturbances. A prospective study of the effects of strenuous exercise on the menstrual cycle in college age women. Pennsylvania State University, Department of Kinesiology, Principal Investigator: Nancy Williams.
Pilot Study on Power Lines and Estrogen Levels. Dr. J Burch and graduate student M. Clark, Department of Environmental Health, Colorado State University.
Pilot Study on Menstrual Cycle and Endocrine Dynamics
of the Baboon (M Tatar (PI), D Carey, K O’Connor, C Packer, J Blangero, R Miller, R McCarter, T Siler-Khodr, K Rice) (Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research-Texas, Brown University, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, University of Texas Health Sciences Center,UW).
Dr. Zilong Fang, Sports Nutrition Center, National Research Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing China, assay reagents and protocols.
Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Physical Education and Health, University of Toronto, assay reagents and protocols.
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