Uma Reddy

Dr. Uma Reddy is an Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at the Yale School of Medicine. Her career spans academic leadership, clinical practice, and groundbreaking research in maternal-fetal medicine. She previously served as a Medical Officer at the NIH’s NICHD, overseeing large-scale studies like the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network and Stillbirth Collaborative Research Network. Dr. Reddy holds an MD from Brown University, an MPH from Johns Hopkins, and has held faculty roles at the University of Maryland and Georgetown University.

Education:

• BSc Biology, Brown University (1988)
• MD, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (1991)
• MPH in Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (1999)

Research Interests: Dr. Reddy focuses on improving obstetric practices through studies on stillbirth, preterm birth, labor management, and maternal conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Her work emphasizes health equity, particularly in addressing disparities in pregnancy outcomes. Recent studies explore social determinants of health, placental function, and environmental exposures like radon.

Awards:

• NICHD Individual Merit Award (2017)
• National Institutes Director’s Group Award (2014)
• NIH Merit Award for Stillbirth Research Leadership (2012)
• Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)

Grants & Leadership: She directed NIH-funded networks and pioneered clinical trials in obstetrics. Her mentorship and advocacy for women’s health research have shaped national guidelines. Current efforts include improving care after stillbirth and advancing precision medicine in pregnancy complications.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Yale Center for Genomic Health and interdisciplinary teams on translational research in maternal-fetal medicine.