Center for Perinatal Discovery Leadership
Louise Laurent, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Vice Chair for Translational Research
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine
UCSD Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences
Research Interests: Biomarker discovery for
preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications,
with a focus on extracellular RNA's; mechanisms
underlying normal and abormal human
development.
Contact: llaurent@health.ucsd.edu
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Mana Parast, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Director of Perinatal Pathology
Division of Anatomic Pathology
UCSD Department of Pathology
Research Interests: Understanding the development and function of the placenta and its impacts on both fetal growth and development and maternal health; placental pathology in the setting of preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and stillbirth.
Contact: mparast@health.ucsd.edu
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Karen Mestan, M.S., M.D.
Professor and Division Chief
Division of Neonatology
UCSD Department of Pediatrics