معرفی
Ned J. Place is a Professor at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Medicine & Diagnostic Sciences. He directs the Diagnostic Endocrinology Laboratory within the Animal Health Diagnostic Center. With a dual background in medicine (MD) and zoology (PhD), his work bridges clinical and basic research in reproductive biology.
- Education: PhD in Zoology (University of Washington, 2000), MD (University of Rochester, 1987), B.S. (SUNY Albany, 1982)
- Professional Journey: Cornell (2004-present), UC Berkeley postdoc (2000-2004), private practice as OB-GYN (1991-1995)
Research focuses on integrative studies of female reproductive aging across mammals, using naked mole-rats (no ovarian decline), cheetahs (AMH for ex situ breeding optimization), and hamsters (photoperiod effects). Techniques span qRT-PCR, single-cell RNA-seq, transgenic models, and immunohistochemistry. Current projects include nmrHas2 transgenic mice and AMH receptor splice variant characterization.
Key publication themes include ovarian reserve dynamics, reproductive aging mechanisms, photoperiodic regulation, AMH as diagnostic biomarker, and comparative endocrinology. Scientific awards highlight his contributions to aging research and reproductive biology.
- 2007 AFAR Conference Travel Scholarship
- 2006 Cornell Exceptional Merit Award
- 2003 Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Poster Award
- NIH/NRSA fellowships
- Honorary Phi Zeta membership (2005-present)
Dr. Place trains students in the BBS Graduate Field at Cornell, emphasizing reproductive biology and wildlife conservation. Lab alumni include researchers in transgenic models, microbiome studies, and veterinary medicine. His work integrates ecological and biomedical perspectives through Krogh’s Principle: selecting optimal animal models for specific questions.
