About
Biography
I was inspired by the work of Dr. Robert Masland Jr. at Harvard Medical School and Dr. James Tanner at Oxford University to pursue my career in research studying pubertal maturation. I analyze factors that impact the onset of pubertal maturation and how changes during puberty can impact adult morbidity and mortality.
Youth are maturing at an earlier age. My research studies evaluate the effects that endocrine disruptors, such as household chemicals and personal care products, can exert on growth and development. I'm also studying risk markers for breast cancer. I examine additional factors, such as body mass index (BMI) and how elevations in BMI may be associated with the development of breast cancer.
My research is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). I am board-certified in Internal Medicine (1983), Pediatrics (1986) and Adolescent Medicine (1995). I received the Clinical Care Achievement award from Cincinnati Children’s in 2017.
MD: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1979.
Certification: Internal Medicine, September 1983; Pediatrics, November 1986; Adolescent Medicine, February 1995.
Research Areas
Adolescent Medicine
Publications
Does Pediatric Obesity Predict Adult Obesity? Does Being Overweight or Obese as a Child Reduce One's Lifespan Expectancy?. Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Obesity. Thorofare, NJ: Taylor & Francis; 2024.
Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Associations with Pubertal Onset and Serum Reproductive Hormones in a Longitudinal Study of Young Girls in Greater Cincinnati and the San Francisco Bay Area. Environmental Health Perspectives. 2023; 131:97009.
Migraine and its association with pubertal maturation and behavioral traits among adolescent girls. Acta Neurologica Belgica. 2023; 123:1279-1289.
The Association between Sex Hormones, Pubertal Milestones and Benzophenone-3 Exposure, Measured by Urinary Biomarker or Questionnaire. International Journal of Environmental Health Research. 2022; 32:2135-2148.
Adverse Effects of Early Puberty Timing in Girls and Potential Solutions. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2022; 35:532-535.
Trends Toward Earlier Puberty Timing in Girls and Its Likely Mechanisms. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2022; 35:527-531.
Epigenetic Modulations with BPA and PFOA Exposure Prior to Pubertal Onset in Growing Up Female. ISEE Conference Abstracts. 2022; 2022.
The Impact of Macronutrient Intake on Sex Steroids During Onset of Puberty. Journal of Adolescent Health. 2022; 70:483-487.
Childhood Socioeconomic Status and Menarche: A Prospective Study. Journal of Adolescent Health. 2021; 69:33-40.
Girls' Pubertal Timing and Tempo and Mental Health: A Longitudinal Examination in an Ethnically Diverse Sample. Journal of Adolescent Health. 2021; 68:1197-1203.
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