Thomas Easterling

Thomas Easterling is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington. He currently serves as the Acting Director of the Division of Perinatal Medicine and is affiliated with the Obstetric-fetal Pharmacology Research Unit (OPRU). Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Dr. Easterling has been a faculty member at the University of Washington since 1985.

• Education:
  • B.A. in Psychology, Davidson College (1972)
  • Teaching Certification, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1973)
  • M.D., University of North Carolina (1981)
  • OB/GYN Residency, Oregon Health & Science University (1985)
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship, University of Washington (1987)

Dr. Easterling’s research focuses on perinatal medicine, particularly the pharmacokinetics of drugs during pregnancy. His work addresses critical gaps in understanding how medications affect maternal and fetal health, with a strong emphasis on clinical applications in obstetrics and maternal-fetal pharmacology.

He plays a leadership role in the Obstetric-fetal Pharmacology Research Unit (OPRU), contributing to interdepartmental collaboration between obstetrics and pharmacy disciplines. This aligns with his dual affiliation with the University of Washington School of Pharmacy and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.