About the Reproductive and Development Research Program (RDRP) Heading link
The Reproductive and Development Research Program (RDRP) at the University of Illinois at Chicago is a collaborative group of investigators striving to enhance our understanding of human reproduction through the integration of basic sciences and clinical research. RDRP brings scientists in reproduction and development together at UIC to share their research, resources, and expertise.
Active research areas span many aspects of reproductive biology, including ovarian function, male fertility, fertilization, early pregnancy events, placental biology, andrology, prostate physiology, contraception, and reproductive toxicology. RDR also includes clinical aspects including clinical environmental women’s health, healthcare provider outreach, and the relationship of the healthcare delivery system to reproductive and perinatal outcomes.
The RDRP is comprised of basic science and clinical science researchers from a range of divisions and departments including OBGYN, Pathology, Physiology, Urology, and Pediatrics. Our research foci span multiple areas of reproductive biology, including the following:
- Physiology of pregnancy
- Pathophysiology of pregnancy complications (e.g. preterm birth, preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction)
- Implantation and decidualization
- Placentation
- Ovarian function
- Male fertility/infertility/andrology
- Roles of vascular and immune cells in reproduction
- Reproductive endocrinology
- Reproductive toxicology
- In-vitro Fertilization
- Infection-female reproductive tract interactions
- Perinatal epidemiology
- Ovarian cancers origin
- Placenta immunobiology
Through research, clinical activities, education, and outreach, we aim to increase the visibility and impact of reproductive biology not only within UIC but also in the regional, national, and international research communities.
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