A partnership with the Interdisciplinary Reproduction and Health Group.
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"From Animal Models to Patients: Unraveling the Role of Adrenomedullin in Gestational Diabetes"

Speaker: Kathleen Pennington, PhD Assistant Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas Date: September 30, 2026, 4-5 p.m. Location: Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building Atkins Family Seminar Room Hosted by: Ciro Amato, PhD

In-person and virtual options. All are welcome!

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Description

My research program focuses on understanding the metabolic adaptations that occur during pregnancy and how disruption of these processes contributes to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and adverse maternal-fetal outcomes. Using complementary mouse models and clinical studies, my laboratory investigates the role of adrenomedullin signaling in GDM, integrating mechanistic studies of pancreatic, adipose, and placental function with studies in pregnant women to translate basic science discoveries to human pregnancy. This work is supported by an NIH/NICHD R01, for which I serve as Co-Principal Investigator.

About the Speaker

Kathleen A. Pennington, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine. Her academic work centers on reproductive and maternal health, with particular emphasis on gestational diabetes, pregnancy metabolism, placental biology, and pregnancy-relatedcomplications. She has contributed to numerous scientific publicationsand has participated in research mentorship and education within Baylor's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

About the IRHG Seminar Series

The goal of the Interdisciplinary Reproduction & Health Group (IRHG) Seminar Series is to highlight transdisciplinary precision research taking place in the reproductive health field, provide opportunities for collaboration among researchers to build their own research efforts and promote clinical/researcher activity across the University of Missouri System and our partners.

The IRHG was organized and established through a faculty-driven, grass roots effort in 2016 to develop an integrative interdisciplinary program that transcends traditional departmental, college and system boundaries to foster excellence in reproduction, health research and education at Mizzou.

View all upcoming Reproductive Health events on the IRHG Seminar Series website.

For questions about this event, please reach out to Ciro Amato.