Current projects & Collaborations

 
 
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Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a painful condition that affects up to 10% of women. It is diagnosed when endometrial tissue is found beyond the uterine boundaries. I’m currently examining how the prenatal hormonal environment might affect endometriosis risk. A previous project I worked on explored how oxytocin may mediate an apparent comorbidity between bipolar disorder and endometriosis.

 
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INterrelationships between sex and birth

I’ve been curious for a long time about how the neuroendocrinological and anatomical systems underlying sexual arousal, orgasm, labour, and birth interact. This is a work in progress! Stay tuned for updates.

 
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The crawford Lab

I’m fortunate to be a part of a highly interdisciplinary and productive group of researchers who all study biological evolution. This group has emerged from the FAB* lab. I have been working with this group on and off for a decade now.