معرفی
Christina E Boots, MD, MSCI, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She serves as Associate Program Director of Education for the REI Fellowship program and holds clinical privileges at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
Education
- MD: Loyola University/Stritch School of Medicine (2009)
- MSCI: Northwestern University (2018)
- Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Chicago Hospitals (2013)
- Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Washington University in St. Louis (2016)
- Board Certifications: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility (ABOG)
Research Focus
Dr. Boots leads translational research on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), nutrition, and obesity impacts on reproductive health. She established Northwestern's holistic PCOS clinic and co-developed a multidisciplinary clinic for reproductive health in high-BMI populations. Her work bridges clinical practice with investigations into oocyte quality, metabolic influences on fertility, and assisted reproductive technology optimization for complex medical conditions.
Publication Trends
Recent articles (2024-2025) demonstrate her focus on reproductive technology adaptations for patients with cardiovascular/metabolic comorbidities and pioneering research on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists in obesity-related infertility. Her scholarship emphasizes evidence-based protocols for medically complex fertility patients.
Honors & Awards
- Star Reviewer Award, ASRM-Fertility & Sterility (2021, 2023, 2024)
- NIH Contraception & Infertility Research Grant (2019)
- Feinberg School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award (2019)
- Northwestern University Medical Student Teaching Award (2020)
Leadership & Service
As Chair of ASRM's Women's Council and Nutrition SIG, Dr. Boots shapes national reproductive health guidelines. She oversees trainee education as REI Fellowship Associate Director and contributes scholarly peer review as Associate Editor for Fertility and Sterility Reports and Editorial Board Member for Fertility and Sterility.
