Joy Vink

Dr. Joy Vink is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health at the University of Hawaiʻi, specializing in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. She is board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Education

• Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship - Columbia University Medical Center (2012)
• OB/GYN Residency - Georgetown University Hospital (2009)
• Doctor of Medicine - University of Virginia School of Medicine (2005)
• Undergraduate Training - Georgetown University

Research Focus

Her clinical-translational research program investigates:

• Preterm Birth Mechanisms: Etiology analysis and therapeutic development
• Stillbirth Prevention: Social determinants and recurrence risk mitigation
• Maternal Care Quality: Patient support systems and provider training optimization

Additional interests include biomechanics (cervical/uterine tissue properties), stress impacts, photobiomodulation, and social determinants of health.

Research Capabilities

Her team utilizes:

• Biomechanical tissue testing
• Proteomic analysis
• Retrospective clinical studies
• Qualitative patient/provider surveys
• Quality improvement frameworks

Student Opportunities

Volunteer positions are available for:

• Patient recruitment
• Biomechanical data analysis
• Laboratory research
• Literature reviews
• Publication development

Contact Research Coordinator Jonathan Riel (jriel@hawaii.edu) for details.