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Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Fetal Echocardiography
• Doppler in Obstetrics
• Fetal Cardiovascular Physiology
• Patient Safety & Quality in Obstetrics
• Ultrasound in Gynecology
• Adnexal Masses

Dr. Abuhamad currently serves as Professor and Chairman for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.  He is on the board of the Society of Ultrasound in Medical Education, International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine Foundation and Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.  Dr. Abuhamad is Chairman of the Ob Right Program, a nationally recognized program in patient safety and quality. He is also the current President of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.  He has published numerous papers in peer review journals and has authored two textbooks on fetal echocardiography.  Dr. Abuhamad is well known internationally for his work in ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, global outreach, and patient safety. 

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• Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
• Implantation
• Premature ovarian failure

Dr. Bocca is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.  She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Bocca is fully trained in minimally-invasive endoscopic and robotic surgery.  Her particular clinical interests are in infertility, implantation failure, and premature ovarian failure. She authored book chapters and has published numerous papers in peer review journals. Dr. Bocca was awarded the 2011 “Inside Business – Health Care Heroes, Physician-Specialist”. She is fluent in Spanish.

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Frank J. Castora, PhD - Research Interests

Course Director, EVMS Biochemistry/Integrated Metabolism and Nutrition, 2010-present

Professor, EVMS Department of Physiological Sciences, 2010-present

Adjunct Associate Professor, EVMS Department of Neurology, 1996-present

Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Old Dominion University, 1989-present

Associate Professor, EVMS Department of Physiological Sciences, 1999-2010

Associate Professor, EVMS Department of Biochemistry, 1988-1999

Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1981-1988

Research Lecturer in Biochemistry, Biochemistry Department, SUNY at Stony Brook, 1980-1981

National Research Service Award Fellow, Biochemistry Department, SUNY at Stony Brook, 1980-1981

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biochemistry Department, SUNY at Stony Brook, 1976-1980

Lecturer, Chemistry Department, Rutgers University, 1975-1976

Charles and Johanna Busch Fellow, Chemistry Department, Rutgers University, 1973-1975

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• Platelet signal transduction
• Regulation of store-operated calcium channels
• Phytoestrogens and non-steroidal estrogens as calcium channel modulators
• Anti-thrombotic actions of dietary phytoestrogens and polyphenols

FUNDING AND RESEARCH SUPPORT:

 American Heart Association, National Affiliate Scientist Development Grant
“Regulation of platelet calcium homeostasis and ROS generation by anti-estrogenic drugs tamoxifen and raloxifene”  (2007 – 2011)
 
“Tamoxifen as a modulator of calcium homeostasis in human platelets” Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation, 2005-2008.        
 
“Thrombosis in women undergoing tamoxifen chemoprevention therapy”, Virginia Commonwealth Health Research Board, 2005-2007
 
“Calcium Channels as Molecular Targets for the Anti-Thrombotic Actions of Dietary Phytoestrogens and Polyphenols”, 2003-2005, Postdoctoral Fellowship, USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service.
 
“Mechanism of phytoestrogen action on platelet calcium channels” 2002-2003,Virginia Commonwealth Health Research Board.
 
“Dietary Phytoestrogens as novel anti-platelet, anti-thrombotic agents”, American Postdoctoral Leave Fellow, American Association of University Women Educational Foundation, 2002-2003.
 
“Regulation of platelet aggregation by phytoestrogens” (Peter F. Blackmore PI, Yuliya Dobrydneva CoPI), Jefress Memorial Trust, 1999-2002                                         
 
Virginia Academy of Science Small Project Research Fund Grant, 1998            
   

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• Male infertility and factors affecting male reproductive function
• Reproduction in HIV infected men
• Dual action microbicides and spermicides

Dr. Morshedi is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Director of Andrology, Cryobiology, and Endocrinology laboratories. He is a Board-Certified Clinical Laboratory Director with the American Board of Bioanalysts as well as a Board-Certified Tissue Bank Specialist with the American Association of Tissue Banks. Dr. Morshedi has published more than 40 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and is the author of several book chapters covering male infertility. Of note, Dr. Morshedi developed the program that assists couples in whom the man is HIV+ and the female is not.  Through this program, many couples have fulfilled the dream of having healthy and HIV-free children

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• Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
• Implantation
• Male infertility

Dr. Oehninger is Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at The Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine; he is also Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Oehninger has numerous publications in the areas of assisted reproductive technologies, IVF–ICSI, sperm function tests, and male infertility and has co-authored two textbooks. Most of his research work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, fertilization, and implantation.

Dr. Oehninger has received multiple academic distinctions including a Fulbright scholarship and awards for his clinical services at EVMS; “Inside Business – Health Care Heroes, Advancements in Health Care” and the 2011 “American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Star Award”. He is an active member of the ASRM, The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, The Society for Gynecological Investigation, The American Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, and many other professional organizations. A recognized leader in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, Dr. Oehninger has been an invited speaker for numerous national and international medical meetings. He is fluent in Spanish.

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• Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• PCOS
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Assisted Reproductive Technology
• Reproductive Surgery

• Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
• PCOS

Dr. Stadtmauer is currently a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.  She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Stadtmauer is fully trained in minimally-invasive endoscopic and robotic surgery. Her particular clinical interests are in infertility, uterine fibroids and anomalies and polycystic ovary syndrome. She authored book chapters and has published more than 50 in peer review journals.

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• In Vitro Cuture
• Embryology
• Online Education

• Cryopreservation
• in vitro Culture Systems
• Laboratory Safety and quality assurance

Dr. Mayer currently serves as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and the Director of the Jone’s Institute Embryology Lab.  He is currently a commissioner for the Reproductive Laboratory Accreditation Program of the College of American Pathologists.  He also serves as Director of the Distance Learning Master’s Program in Andrology and Embryology.  In addition, he serves as off-site Director for the Jones Institute of the West Penn Allegheny Health System in Pittsburg, PA.

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