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Alison Forhead's current research projects focus on understanding the development regulation of endocrine systems in the fetus and the hormonal control of fetal growth and maturation. Her studies examine the bioavailability of hormones to the fetus, particularly glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones, leptin, and insulin-like growth factors, as well as the renin-angiotensin system and the complex interactions of these endocrine systems at birth. She investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which hormones regulate normal fetal development, with a special emphasis on late gestation to prepare the fetus for the transition to birth. Her research utilizes a range of experimental models to examine aspects of fetal physiology, growth, cardiovascular function, lung function, renal function, nutrition, and metabolism. The findings of her research have important implications for understanding normal fetal growth and development, the consequences of prematurity, intrauterine growth retardation, fetal endocrine disorders, and the mechanisms underlying developmental programming and adult (patho)physiology.
Department of Anthropology (Social Anthropology focus). Applicants must have full training in anthropological methods.