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Monica M Laronda, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, with joint appointments in Pediatrics (Endocrinology) and Obstetrics & Gynecology. She directs the Fertility & Hormone Preservation Program at Lurie Children's Hospital and leads the Laronda Lab, focused on regenerative medicine solutions for fertility and hormone restoration. Her work integrates bioengineering, stem cell biology, and endocrinology to address disorders of sex development and premature ovarian insufficiency.
Education: PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from Northwestern University (2011), Postdoctoral Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Feinberg (2016).
Research Focus: Engineering functional ovarian microenvironments using 3D printing and biomaterials to restore fertility and hormone function. Key areas include granulosa cell differentiation from pluripotent stem cells, extracellular matrix mechanics, and clinical translation of fertility preservation protocols. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, medicine, and basic science.
Recent Article Trends: Publications highlight advancements in ovarian tissue cryopreservation, standardized follicle analysis, and bioengineered ovary models. Studies address clinical challenges in pediatric oncology patients, rare genetic disorders, and translational applications of bioprosthetic organs.
- Awards: Gesualdo Family Foundation Scholar (2022), Endocrine Society Early Investigator Award (2019)
- Labs/Teams: Laronda Lab (Northwestern), collaborating with the Center for Reproductive Science and Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Grants/Service: NIH-funded projects, leadership roles in the Endocrine Society, and advisory roles at Dimension Inx LLC
