معرفی
Dr. Vikki M Abrahams is a Professor at the Yale School of Medicine, where she serves as Director of the Division of Reproductive Sciences and Co-Vice Chair of Faculty Development in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. She received her B.Sc. (1996) and Ph.D. (2000) in Immunology from University College London, followed by postdoctoral training at Dartmouth Medical School and Yale University.
Research Focus
- Understanding innate immune receptor (TLR/NLR) function in placental and maternal-fetal responses
- Mechanisms of infection- and autoimmune-related pregnancy complications
- Inflammasome activation in fetal membranes
- MicroRNA/exosome-mediated signaling in pregnancy
- Drug-induced sterile inflammation (e.g., opioids, antidepressants)
Scientific Awards
- American Journal of Reproductive Immunology Award (2019)
- NIH Senior Lectureship (2017)
- J. Christian Herr Award for Reproductive Immunology (2013)
- Harold Behrman Award for mentoring (2011)
Recent Publication Trends
Her work spans reproductive immunology with emphasis on TLR/NLR signaling, inflammasome biology, and microRNA/exosome communication in pregnancy. Key subfields include fetal membrane inflammation, antiphospholipid syndrome, drug safety in pregnancy, and immune regulation at the maternal-fetal interface.
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