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Shannon Whirledge is an Associate Professor at the Yale School of Medicine, with a secondary appointment in Environmental Health Sciences at the Yale School of Public Health. Her research bridges endocrinology, reproductive medicine, and molecular biology to address critical issues in women's health and stress-related reproductive disorders.
Her academic journey includes a B.S. and B.A. from Winthrop University (2003), a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Baylor College of Medicine (2009), and a Master of Health Science in Clinical Research from Duke University (2016). As an NIH IRTA Fellow, she gained foundational experience in reproductive endocrinology.
Dr. Whirledge's research focuses on:
- Glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid receptor signaling in reproduction
- Endocrine disruptors and uterine fibroid pathogenesis
- Stress-induced reproductive impairments
- Epigenetic regulation in endometrial cells
- Environmental health impacts on fertility
Her recent publications highlight mechanistic studies on steroid hormone crosstalk, with key contributions to understanding:
- Glucocorticoid-driven fibroid growth (2021)
- Toll-like receptor modulation in decidualization (2023)
- Stress hormone receptor interactions in hippocampal neurodegeneration (2021)
Scientific accolades include the Eugenia Rosemberg Abstract Award and Women in Endocrinology Young Investigator Award. She serves as an editorial board member for Endocrinology and reviews for journals in reproductive sciences.
