Profile
Dr. Winuthayanon's, research involves the multiple types of cells in the female reproductive tract that work in concert to provide an optimal microenvironment for gametes (eggs and sperm) and embryos to establish a successful pregnancy. At Winuthayanon Lab, they focus on studying how ovarian steroid hormones (estrogen and progesterone) affect fertility during sperm migration, fertilization, embryo development, and embryo transport within the female reproductive tract. Dr. Winuthayanon's research uses genetic-engineered mouse models to dissect the molecular mechanisms and functional requirement of estrogen and progesterone signals through their classical nuclear receptors (estrogen receptor; ESR1 and progesterone receptor; PGR) during early pregnancy. Her research aims to provide fundamental knowledge in reproductive biology during early pregnancy as well as potential contraceptive targets for women and therapeutic approaches for infertility in humans.
Academic Information
Office
1030 Hitt Street
NextGen Precision Health Building 3015
Columbia, MO 65211
United States
Research Interests
- Steroid hormone (estrogen and progesterone) actions in the oviduct (Fallopian tubes) during sperm transport, fertlization, preimplantation embryo development and transport
- Non-hormonal contraceptive development
Areas of Expertise
- Female Reproductive Biology
- Oviduct Biology
- Steroid hormone actions
- Non-Hormonal Contraceptive Development
- Semen Liquefaction
Education & Training
Degrees
2009 PhD, Mahidol University
2002 BSN, Mahidol University
Awards & Honors
Funding
- NIH R01HD108198 (04/01/22 – 03/31/27)
- NIH R01HD097087 (03/12/19 – 02/29/24)
- NIH X01HD106634 (approved 07/23/21)
- NIH X01HD104425 (approved 08/07/20)
Professional Societies
- 2012–present The Endocrine Society
- 2010–present Society for the Study of Reproduction
