Diana West

Dr. Diana West is a Postdoctoral Researcher in cancer biology at Ave Maria University (AMU), holding a Ph.D. in chemistry. Her academic focus extends to interdisciplinary research on the societal and environmental impacts of hormonal birth control, a topic she presented on at AMU in 2016. Her work examines endocrine disruptors like synthetic estrogen (EE2) in water systems, links between hormonal contraceptives and cancer risks (categorized as Group 1 carcinogens by WHO/IARC), and behavioral effects on women's mate preferences. She advocates for natural family planning methods as safer alternatives.

Research interests include environmental toxicology, reproductive health policy, and the interplay between hormonal interventions and ecological/human biology. She critiques societal fears driving contraceptive use, emphasizing Church teachings on human life and relationships as part of her holistic approach.

No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text, though her research integrates chemistry, public health, and environmental science domains. She is affiliated with AMU’s Academic Affairs division and has engaged the university community through public lectures.