Derek Boeldt

Dr. Derek Boeldt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He holds a BSc (2005) and PhD (2013) from the same institution. His research focuses on translational approaches for preeclampsia therapy, emphasizing cell signaling targets downstream of abnormal hormonal inputs. Key interests include vascular biology adaptations during pregnancy and their disruption in preeclampsia.

Education:

• BSc, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2005)
• PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2013)

Research Interests:

• Endothelial dysfunction mechanisms in preeclampsia
• Role of fatty acids and metabolites in pregnancy outcomes
• Inflammatory mediator effects on vascular health
• Therapeutic potential of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)

Recent Work Trends: His publications highlight immune cell interactions with endothelium, cytokine signaling pathways, and the protective role of CLA in maintaining vascular integrity. Recent studies (2023–2024) emphasize microphysiological systems to model disease mechanisms.

Advising: Past advisees include Aishwarya Rengarajan and Amanda Mauro. He is a T32 Faculty Trainer in the ERP Program since 2016.