Indrani C Bagchi

Professor Indrani C Bagchi is affiliated with the University of Illinois, holding positions in Comparative Biosciences, the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, and the Biomedical and Translational Sciences program. Her research focuses on hormonal regulation of reproductive processes, particularly in the uterus, with emphasis on progesterone and estrogen signaling. She investigates environmental toxin impacts on uterine health and pregnancy outcomes, including studies on phthalates and parabens.

Her work combines molecular biology, cell biology, and advanced imaging techniques to explore mechanisms underlying uterine fibrosis, decidualization, and embryo implantation. Collaborations span interdisciplinary teams in genomics, engineering, and toxicology. Recent studies highlight the role of TGF-β signaling in fibrosis and the effects of interleukin-1β on endometrial cell senescence.

Publications reflect a strong emphasis on translational research, linking molecular pathways to clinical conditions like infertility and pregnancy loss. Her findings contribute to understanding how environmental chemicals disrupt reproductive physiology, with implications for public health and therapeutic strategies.