April Dione Adams

April Dione Adams, MD, MS is an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Molecular and Human Genetics. She holds appointments in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Prenatal Genetics, and Reproductive and Prenatal Genetics. She also serves as Fellowship Program Director in Maternal Fetal Medicine/Medical Genetics and Genomics and as Assistant Director of Education in Reproductive and Prenatal Genetics. Clinically, she is Maternal Medical Director, Quality and Safety at Harris Health System’s Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Education:

• BS, Purdue University, West Lafayette
• MS, Tulane University, New Orleans
• MD, Wayne State University, Detroit
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
• Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, District of Columbia
• Medical Genetics Residency, NIH-NHGRI, Bethesda

Dr. Adams’ research focuses on prenatal genetics, placental biology in chromosomal abnormalities (particularly Down syndrome), fetal phenotyping, and health disparities in perinatal outcomes. Her work bridges clinical obstetrics with genomic medicine, emphasizing translational insights from mouse models and population-level data on stillbirth risk. She investigates how genetic conditions affect fetal and placental development and how social determinants impact maternal and fetal health.

Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in studying trisomy 21 and placental dysfunction using mouse models, alongside clinical research on aneuploidy screening disparities and structural birth defects like omphalocele. She also contributes to understanding social determinants influencing stillbirth, indicating a dual focus on biological and societal factors in maternal-fetal health.

Professional Memberships:

• International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis – Board Member
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Fellow
• American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics – Fellow
• Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine – Member

Dr. Adams is actively involved in academic leadership through her role as Fellowship Program Director and Assistant Director of Education, shaping training in maternal-fetal medicine and genetics. While specific grants are not listed, her research output suggests active involvement in funded projects related to prenatal diagnosis and genetic disorders. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

She is affiliated with research and clinical teams focused on prenatal genetics and maternal-fetal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and Harris Health System, contributing to interdisciplinary efforts in fetal diagnosis, genetic counseling, and quality improvement in maternal care.