Women's health.   Birth defects.   Pregnancy complications.   Placental biology.

WOMEN'S HEALTH
One in eight women between the age of 20 and 50 suffer from gynecologic diseases that chronically disrupt their live, while older women who represent the most rapidly expanding demographic group in the United States face many health challenges for which there are no solutions. Lucina has unique resources to study a wide range of women's health issues. Furthermore, breakthrough discoveries in "women's health" research frequently lead to better answers and even cures for men and children as well.

                         Autoimmune disorders
                         Endometriosis
                         Infertility
                         Polycystic ovary syndrome
                         Postpartum depression
                         Recurrent miscarriage
                         Uterine Fibroids