Michael Ross

Dr. Michael Ross is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. His career spans over 35 years of continuous NIH-funded research focused on perinatal physiology and developmental programming of disease.

Research interests include:

• Maternal obesity and fetal programming of metabolic syndrome
• Amniotic fluid homeostasis mechanisms
• Hypothalamic neurogenesis and appetite regulation
• Epigenetic modifications in intrauterine growth restriction
• Fetal response to maternal nutrient restriction

His publication record shows consistent contributions to understanding how prenatal conditions affect lifelong health, particularly in neuroendocrinology, obstetric complications, and nutritional programming of obesity. Articles demonstrate methodological expertise in both human clinical studies and animal models (ovine and rodent systems).

As Co-Principal Investigator for multiple NIH grants, he has collaborated with Dr. Mina Desai on studies examining maternal-offspring metabolic transmission, neonatal resuscitation, and placental adaptations. His work has significant implications for obstetric practice and prevention of childhood obesity.