Dr. Liping Feng

Biography

Liping Feng, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of pregnancy complications associated with placental development. Dr. Feng is dedicated to translating her research into clinical care for women and has worked extensively to identify risk factors and novel biomarkers for the early prediction and prevention of adverse birth outcomes. Her career is committed to improving pregnancy outcomes through innovative research, which includes basic science and laboratory studies. She is particularly focused on the mechanisms behind placenta-originated pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia, which are significant causes of perinatal and neonates’ morbidity and mortality. Currently, her investigations center on the roles of inflammation, infection, cellular aging, and environmental exposure in placental development and subsequent pregnancy complications. She has also established international collaborations in Global Women’s Health through her affiliation with the Duke Global Health Institute, where she participates in research and educational initiatives.

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