Karin Fox

Karin Fox, MD, MEd, FACOG, FAIUM serves as Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Medicine. Her clinical and research focus centers on high-risk obstetric complications, particularly placental disorders requiring specialized management.

Her research profile is dominated by work in Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS), where she has established herself as a leading authority. Key interests include diagnostic ultrasound protocols, predictive modeling for PAS severity, emergency delivery protocols, and uterine-preserving surgical techniques. Her fingerprint analysis shows 100% concentration in PAS research with significant contributions to understanding placenta previa, cesarean complications, and morbidly adherent placenta.

Recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward multicenter validation studies and surgical innovation. Her 2025 work focuses on refining predictive models for PAS severity using prospective ultrasound data, establishing emergency response protocols, and advancing uterine-salvage techniques. This reflects the field's shift toward standardized international management guidelines and minimally invasive approaches.

• Scientific Recognition
• FACOG (Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
• FAIUM (Fellow of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine)

As Principal Investigator for the active BioPASS study (Biomarker for Placenta Accreta Spectrum Study), she leads a multicenter NIH-funded project through Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2024-2026). Her Scopus profile shows consistent research output with 130 publications, including 83 articles and 19 review papers, maintaining an h-index of 28. She actively participates in international research consortia including the IS-PAS group, demonstrating extensive global collaboration in placental disorder research.