Romana Angelika Nowak

Romana Angelika Nowak is a Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences and Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with a joint affiliation at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. She serves as Co-Chair of the Institutional Biosafety Committee under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, reflecting her leadership in research safety and compliance.

Her research spans reproductive biology, endocrinology, genomics, and environmental health, with a focus on female reproductive aging, embryo development, and uterine pathologies such as fibroids and leiomyomas. Key areas include the impact of endocrine disruptors like phthalates and parabens, epigenetic regulation in offspring, and innovative imaging tools for embryo assessment.

The recent research articles highlight a strong trend in interdisciplinary science, combining molecular biology with computational and imaging technologies. Themes include toxicology of everyday chemicals, neuroendocrine-immune interactions, and machine learning applications in reproductive health diagnostics. Her work frequently involves collaborative, multi-institutional teams and utilizes advanced techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing and label-free optical imaging.

• Co-Chair, Institutional Biosafety Committee
• Active researcher with over 130 scholarly outputs
• Focus on translational reproductive science and women’s health

Dr. Nowak has contributed to significant datasets, including gene expression profiles related to uterine stromal cell decidualization. While no formal advising list is provided, her collaborative publications suggest mentorship of junior researchers and students. She has not been mentioned as receiving specific scientific awards in the provided text.

Her lab and research team appear to be embedded within the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, engaging in high-impact, collaborative science focused on genomic and molecular mechanisms in reproduction and development.