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Maternal-fetal medicine, Obstetrics, and clinical research in Women’s health

Tufts University

Dr. Mary Wallingford is a faculty member at Tufts University’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, where she leads a research program focused on placental vascular development and maternal–fetal health. Her work integrates developmental biology, embryology, and bioengineering approaches to understand how the placenta forms and functions, particularly its vascular system. Through her lab, she investigates the molecular and morphogenetic mechanisms underlying placental blood vessel formation, remodeling, and dysfunction.

Dr. Wallingford’s research aims to address critical gaps in knowledge surrounding placental disorders such as preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction, conditions that significantly impact maternal and fetal outcomes. Her work also explores maternal–fetal nutrient transport, including phosphate regulation, with implications for long-term cardiovascular health. By advancing diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies, her research contributes to improving obstetric care and understanding the developmental origins of disease

Dr. Wallingford is a faculty member at Tufts University. She conducts this training program in her personal capacity and not as a representative of, or on behalf of, Tufts University.

Programs will be conducted during the following periods: May–June; September–October; February–March.

Main Areas of Interest

Placental vascular development and morphogenesis
Placental pathophysiology and pregnancy-related disorders (e.g., preeclampsia)
Maternal–fetal nutrient transport and metabolic regulation
Vascular remodeling and cellular mechanisms in development
Specialized vascular interfaces and organ-specific vascular biology

Specialties

Obstetrics

Women's Health

Vascular Surgery

Techniques You Will Learn

Placental vascular development, morphogenesis, and remodeling
Maternal–fetal nutrient transport and metabolic regulation
Pathophysiology of pregnancy-related disorders (e.g., preeclampsia)
Cellular and molecular mechanisms in vascular development
Study of specialized vascular interfaces and organ-specific vascular biology
Gene and protein expression techniques (qPCR, immunostaining

Modules

Placental Development & Vascular Morphogenesis: Structure and function of the placenta; key processes in vascular development
Maternal–Fetal Interface & Nutrient Transport: Mechanisms of nutrient exchange and metabolic regulation
Vascular Remodeling & Cellular Mechanisms: Endothelial function, signaling pathways, and developmental biology
Placental Pathophysiology: Preeclampsia and other pregnancy-related disorders; underlying mechanisms
Specialized Vascular Interfaces & Translational Insights: Organ-specific vascular biology and clinical implications

Program Fee


Total Number of Modules	5
Total Program Cost	$649.00

Who Can Apply

Postgraduate medical trainees, PhD scholars, and early-career researchers in biomedical or life sciences with an interest in placental biology, vascular development, and maternal–fetal health are eligible.

Host Details

Host Name: Mary Wallingford

Affiliation: Tufts University

Address: Tufts University, 200 Boston Ave. Medford, MA 02155

Website URL:

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