About
Dr. Joy Vink is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health at the University of Hawaiʻi, specializing in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. She is board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Education
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship - Columbia University Medical Center (2012)
- OB/GYN Residency - Georgetown University Hospital (2009)
- Doctor of Medicine - University of Virginia School of Medicine (2005)
- Undergraduate Training - Georgetown University
Research Focus
Her clinical-translational research program investigates:
- Preterm Birth Mechanisms: Etiology analysis and therapeutic development
- Stillbirth Prevention: Social determinants and recurrence risk mitigation
- Maternal Care Quality: Patient support systems and provider training optimization
Additional interests include biomechanics (cervical/uterine tissue properties), stress impacts, photobiomodulation, and social determinants of health.
Research Capabilities
Her team utilizes:
- Biomechanical tissue testing
- Proteomic analysis
- Retrospective clinical studies
- Qualitative patient/provider surveys
- Quality improvement frameworks
Student Opportunities
Volunteer positions are available for:
- Patient recruitment
- Biomechanical data analysis
- Laboratory research
- Literature reviews
- Publication development
Contact Research Coordinator Jonathan Riel (jriel@hawaii.edu) for details.
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