Robert Dailey

Dr. Robert Dailey is a Professor of Reproductive Physiology at West Virginia University, where he also serves as the Davis-Michael Coordinator. He co-chairs the reproductive physiology program and splits his time equally between teaching in the Reproductive Physiology and Animal and Nutritional Sciences Programs and advising Davis-Michael Scholars.

His research focuses on the interplay between reproductive physiology and immune-endocrine systems in livestock, particularly examining how immune challenges (e.g., lipopolysaccharide exposure) impact pregnancy outcomes, hormonal regulation, and inflammatory responses in sheep and dairy cows. He also investigates genetic polymorphisms affecting fertility and stress physiology in livestock species.

Recent publications highlight his work on:

• Environmental toxicants (e.g., propanil) altering immune and reproductive hormones
• Genetic factors (GHR, IGF-I, TNFα genes) influencing fertility in dairy cows
• LPS-induced inflammatory and hormonal changes in sheep during pregnancy

Dr. Dailey collaborates with researchers in veterinary science and immunology, and his work bridges reproductive biology with applied animal and nutritional studies. He is actively involved in mentoring and program development for the Davis-Michael Scholars initiative.