Neeta Vora

Dr. Neeta Vora is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Reproductive Genetics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). She holds triple-board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and Clinical Genetics. Her research focuses on prenatal genetics, including novel genes in brain development, prenatal whole genome sequencing, and barriers to equitable access to genetic testing.

Dr. Vora leads an NIH-funded R01 grant studying genes critical to human brain development using zebrafish models. She is a co-investigator on grants addressing prenatal genetic testing access disparities and patient preparation for genetic diagnoses. Her work has resulted in over 95 publications on topics ranging from cell-free DNA to exome sequencing.

Her clinical expertise includes prenatal ultrasound, genetic counseling supervision, and managing complex fetal anomalies. She actively contributes to multicenter studies and advocates for improving reproductive genetic service accessibility, particularly in underserved populations.

Recent research highlights include discoveries in congenital disorders (e.g., MAP4K4 mutations), tubulinopathies, and Coffin-Siris syndrome phenotyping. She also explores maternal cancer detection via cell-free DNA and the ethical implications of prenatal genomic sequencing.