Dr. Shannon Whirledge

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shannon Whirledge received her B.S. in Biology and B.A. in Political Science from Winthrop University in 2003. She completed her Ph.D. in Molecular Cellular Biology at Baylor College of Medicine in 2009. Subsequently, she pursued postdoctoral studies in reproductive endocrinology as an NIH IRTA fellow at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Whirledge's research primarily focuses on endocrine disruptors and their impact on reproductive health, including infertility and pregnancy complications. Since 2016, she has been a faculty member at the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine. She actively participates in professional organizations such as the Endocrine Society and the Society for the Study of Reproduction, where she serves on the editorial board for Endocrinology. Whirledge has significant experience as a reviewer for journals in her field, and her scholarly contributions have garnered over 1,000 citations, highlighting her influence in reproductive medicine.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.