Selected Publications
My research background is in translational medicine, women's health, reproductive biology, and molecular biology. The publications below are a selection of peer-reviewed work I have authored or co-authored, including two review articles that demonstrate my expertise in synthesizing scientific literature.

Activin A in Mammalian Physiology. Physiological Reviews, 2019. A comprehensive review of how activin A regulates reproductive, metabolic, and immune processes across mammalian biology, published in one of the highest-impact journals in biomedical science.

A mouse model mimicking gender-affirming treatment with pubertal suppression followed by testosterone in transmasculine youth. Human Reproduction, 2023. Develops a preclinical model to study the reproductive effects of puberty suppression followed by testosterone therapy, informing clinical guidance for transgender adolescents.

The role of TGFβ superfamily members in the pathophysiology of endometriosis. Gynecological Endocrinology, 2015. Reviews how a family of growth and signaling factors contributes to the development and progression of endometriosis, identifying potential pathways for future therapeutic targets.

In vitro fertilization outcomes in a mouse model of gender-affirming hormone therapy in transmasculine youth. F S Science, 2023. Examines how testosterone-based hormone therapy affects IVF outcomes in a preclinical model, with direct implications for fertility counseling in transgender patients.

Angiotensin-(1-7) in human follicular fluid correlates with oocyte maturation. Human Reproduction, 2017. Identifies a relationship between a vasoactive peptide in follicular fluid and egg maturation, suggesting a role for the renin-angiotensin system in human reproduction.

View all 36 publications on PubMed → https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.go...

Professional Insights

As part of my ongoing engagement with the scientific and medical writing community, I share practical insights and professional perspectives on LinkedIn. These posts reflect my thinking on the challenges researchers face when writing for publication — and the craft of scientific communication itself.