About
Hugh S. Taylor, MD serves as the Anita O'Keeffe Young Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine, while also holding the position of Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale New Haven Hospital. His dual appointment as Professor in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology underscores his interdisciplinary expertise.
- Board-certified in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology
- Director, Yale Center for Reproductive Biology
- Recipient of 10+ NIH grants
- President of American Society for Reproductive Medicine (2020-2021)
Research Focus: Dr. Taylor's work spans endometriosis pathogenesis, uterine development, epigenetics, and stem cell therapy for reproductive disorders. He has pioneered understanding of HOX gene regulation in reproductive tract development and environmental endocrine disruptors like BPA.
Recent Publications highlight his leadership in clinical trials (e.g., PRIMROSE fibroid studies), miRNA-based diagnostics for endometriosis, and novel applications of autologous stem cell therapy for Asherman's syndrome. His 2025 work on CD34+ KLF4+ stem cells demonstrates their role in endometrial regeneration.
Honors & Leadership:
- National Academy of Medicine member (2016)
- IVI Foundation's Best Clinical Research in Reproductive Medicine (2024)
- Society for Gynecologic Investigation Distinguished Scientist (2020)
Clinical Expertise includes complex cases of endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, and thin endometrium. He leads NIH-funded studies on endometrial receptivity and epigenetic mechanisms in reproductive disorders.
