Maxim Daniel Seferovic

Maxim Daniel Seferovic is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. His research focuses on maternal-fetal health, placental biology, and infectious diseases during pregnancy, particularly the impact of Zika virus on fetal development and placental function.

• PhD from Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States

Dr. Seferovic's research interests lie at the intersection of reproductive virology, placental pathology, and metabolic adaptations in pregnancy. His work explores mechanisms of vertical transmission of pathogens like Zika virus, fetal growth restriction, and the role of the placenta as a barrier and mediator of infection. He also investigates the developmental origins of health and disease, including epigenetic and metabolic consequences of intrauterine stressors.

The trends in his publications from 2015 to 2020 reflect a strong focus on emerging infectious diseases in pregnancy, particularly Zika virus, using both animal models and human tissue studies. His research spans molecular virology, placental biology, microbiome dynamics, and metabolic adaptations, often in collaboration with leading scientists such as Dr. Kjersti Aagaard. His work has been published in high-impact journals including Nature Medicine, Scientific Reports, and American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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Dr. Seferovic has been actively involved in mentoring and collaborative research, particularly in large interdisciplinary teams focused on maternal-fetal medicine and infectious disease response. While specific grants are not listed, his publication record suggests involvement in funded research projects, particularly those related to Zika virus and placental function. He has contributed to both basic science and clinical aspects of obstetrics, including diagnostic strategies and pathological mechanisms.

His work is closely tied to the research environment at Baylor College of Medicine, particularly within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and its affiliated research centers focused on reproductive health and infectious diseases.