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Jodi A Flaws

Professor, Comparative Biosciences

Comparative BiosciencesComparative Biosciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
2001 South Lincoln Avenue
3223 Vet Med Basic Sciences Bldg.
M/C 002
Urbana, IL  61802
(217) 333-7933
jflaws@illinois.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of Arizona
  • MS, Loyola University
  • BS, St. Xavier University

Courses Taught

  • Systems Toxicology
  • Human Reproduction and Society
  • Reproductive/Developmental Toxicology

Research Interests

The main focus of my laboratory is to determine the genetic and environmental factors that affect the female reproductive system. Specifically, the research in my laboratory is designed to address the following major questions: (1) Which genes and hormones regulate the normal development and function of the ovary? (2) What are the effects of environmental toxicants on the development and function of the ovary? (3) What are the mechanisms that underlie the effects of reproductive toxicants on the ovary? (4) Are environmental exposures associated with reproductive abnormalities in women?

Other Campus Affiliations

  • Division of Biomedical Sciences Mentoring Committee
  • Endocrine, Development and Reproductive Toxicology Training Program
  • Reproductive Biology Training Program

Grants

  • Methoxychlor-Induced Ovarian Toxicity, National Institutes of Health (NIEHS), 9/23/05-8/31/10
  • The Role of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor in the Ovary, National Institutes of Health (NICHD), 9/15/06-6/30/11
  • Risk Factors for Hot Flashes in Midlife, National Institutes of Health (NIA), 9/30/07-7/31/2012
  • Human Health Risks from Developmental Exposure to Phthalates and Bisphenol A, Arnold O. Beckman Research Award, 9/22/08-12/31/2010

Honors and Awards

  • University Scholar, 2009-2012
  • Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence, 2009

Selected Publications

  • Cimafranca Melissa A; Davila Juanmahel; Ekman Gail C; Andrews Rachel N; Neese Steven L; Peretz Jackye; Woodling Kellie A; Helferich William G; Sarkar Jhimly; Flaws Jodi A; Schantz Susan L; Doerge Daniel R; Cooke Paul S. Acute and chronic effects of oral genistein administration in neonatal mice. Biology of reproduction 2010;83(1):114-21
  • Gallicchio Lisa; Miller Susan R; Greene Teresa; Zacur Howard; Flaws Jodi A. Health outcomes of children born to cosmetologists compared to children of women in other occupations. Reproductive toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.) 2010;29(3):361-5
  • Gupta Rupesh K; Singh Jeffery M; Leslie Tracie C; Meachum Sharon; Flaws Jodi A; Yao Humphrey H-C. Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and mono-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate inhibit growth and reduce estradiol levels of antral follicles in vitro. Toxicology and applied pharmacology 2010;242(2):224-30
  • Additional Publications

Professional Affiliations

  • Society for the Study of Reproduction
  • Building Interdisciplinary Careers in Women's Health External Advisory Board for University of Maryland