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Center for women's Health Research at Meharry Medical College |
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Center Overview
The Center for Women's Health Research is located in a Medical School setting. The center is dedicated to clinical Research studies pertaining to various aspects of Women's Health with special focus on women of color. Our particular strength is in the recruitment and retention of minority women, particularly African American and Hispanic women. The Center has established an excellent relationship with the surrounding Nashville community with superb relationships with community leadership.
Clinical Research Experience
The Center conducts research in various areas of Women's Health including but not limited to gynecology, reproductive health, obstetrics behavioral research, nutritional research, endocrinology, breast cancer, gynecologic cancer, menopause, contraception trials as well as various other aspects of women health.
The center for Women's Health Research at Meharry Medical College is the physical and administrative locus for scientists of many disciplines to share insights and methods that deepen understanding of the cellular, molecular, socio-behavioral, and clinical aspects of women's health. Research conducted at the Center focuses on disease that disproportionately impact women of color. The college has undertaken an impressive array of federally-funded studies in reproductive, biology, cancer and behavior research:
Six studies in reproductive biology, reinforced by research cores in biostatistics and endocrine testing. Existing programs in reproductive health, molecular and behavioral sciences, and HIV/AIDS create a natural synergy with the Center's participation in the Southern Community Cohort Studies. For research purposes, the Cohort Studies deliver a target population of 90,000 African Americans and 45,00 non-African American residents in the southeastern region of the United States.
Facility Description
The center is located in the heart of downtown Nashville with ample parking. We are able to support inpatient studies collaboratively with Nashville General Hospital. The center has state of the art imaging equipment including digital mammography, Dexa, scan machine, 3D ultrasound as well as excellent exercise facilities, 2 focus group rooms with high tech recording equipment.
Investigator Experience
Dr. Valerie Montogomery-Rice has provided principal investigator experience for studies involving cardiovascular disease and post-menopausal women and preterm labor.
Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy interests center on uterine leiomyoma, preterm labor, and reversal of infertility in ovarian failure.
Dr. Gwinett Ladson has served as co-investigator in studies looking at lifestyle intervention in females with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Dr. Gloria Richard-Davis has served as principal investigator in studies involving breast cancer and digital mammography, as well as infertility trials and menopausal health.
Dr. Anthony Disher had served as co-investigator in breast density studies and the use of digital mammography.
Dr. Vanessa Elliott serves as principle investigator in a work site fitness behavioral modification study
Staff Expertise
Jackie Harris, RN, BSN is the center Clinical Research Manager. Ms. Harris has 12 years experience in clinical research as a research nurse, research nurse coordinator and clinical research nurse specialist.
Gloria Richard-Davis, MD, Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Patricia Stokes, Program Manager
Quincy Byrdsong, Fiscal Officer
Narquita Kizzie, Program Coordinator
Libby Krause, Senior Administrative Assistant
Monica Coote, Exercise Trainer
Ayman Al-Hendy, MD Scientific director
Anthony Disher, MD, director of Radiological Core
Vanessa Elliott, Ph.D, Behvioral Research Core
Gwinnett Ladson, MD Exercise Core
Ada knight, Ph.D, Nutrition Core
Patient Demographics
Our recruitment strength lies in the diverse population largely represented by African Americans and Hispanics. Our ability to recruit in these populations has been superb.
Other Information
The Center for Women's Health Research has access to the Meharry Medical College IRB. The IRB meets every two weeks with good turn around time.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Ayman Al-Hendy, MD PhD FRCSC FACOG
Professor and Scientific Director
Center for women's Health Research at Meharry Medical College
1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37208-3599 USA
Phone: 615-963-3148
Fax: 615-963-3125
E-mail:
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