Basic Science Discovery
The domain of Basic Science Discovery within the Dunlevie Maternal Fetal Medicine Center leverages a variety of basic science technologies to investigate developmental biology, immunology, reproductive, stem cell and/or perinatal biology of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics conditions. The Center scientists produce new findings on placental biology, human embryogenesis, and multiomics of pregnancy every day.
The Biomedical Innovations Building (BMI) is home to the Basic Science Discovery arm of the Dunlevie MFM Center. Housing a synergetic mix of disciplines, BMI is home to several School of Medicine departments including Obstetrics and Gynecology. In a central location and steps away from Stanford's adult and children's hospital, the Basic Science Discovery labs create breakthoughs in everything from placental biology to stem cell research.
The Center faculty of the Basic Science Discovery domain work with the Maternal and Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI) and the Stem Cell Institute.
You can learn more about the individual labs of the Center faculty on their websites:
We are recruiting new faculty!
Latest News
Matteo Molè, PhD, recognized by the Stanford Medicine News Center
Dr. Molè is the first Stanford recipient of a Discovery and Innovation Grant from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine for his $350,000.00 award for the project, “In Vitro Modeling Human Embryo Implantation: Mapping the Early Embryo-Maternal Interactions."
Matteo Molè, PhD, awarded CIRM DISC 0 grant
Dr. Molè received $2.3 million in funding for his project, “Dissecting the cellular and molecular interactions established between human embryo and maternal endometrium at implantation."
The proposal received a top score of 90. The selection process was exceptionally competitive with an unprecedented 372 applicants for only 23 funded projects.
Virginia D. Winn recognized by MCHRI
Dr. Winn was awarded the "MCHRI Visionary Leadership Award" for her work in Reproductive Perinatal & Stem Cell Biology Research yesterday at the 8th Annual Maternal and Child Health Research Institute Symposium.
I'm excited for the prospect of our work on the health outcomes of mothers and children. The foundation for new discoveries is our existing cutting-edge research on human pregnancy, placentation and fetal development which this transformative gift enables us to use to the fullest potential. Together with our translational and clinical research colleagues, we'll make a difference.
Director of Basic Science Discovery
