Overview

Our research program focuses on advancing knowledge in gynecologic conditions, maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics, and complications of pregnancy and surgery. We conduct a broad range of studies, including epidemiologic, observational, and interventional research, to better understand risk factors, outcomes, and effective interventions. In addition, we integrate biospecimen collection and analysis to explore biologic mechanisms and identify novel biomarkers. This multidisciplinary approach supports both clinical translation and scientific discovery to improve women’s health across the lifespan.

Research Team

Pamela Garcia-Filion, PhD, MPH

Pamela Garcia-Filion, PhD, MPH

Associate Research Professor, Director of Research

Undergraduate training: University of Arizona, BS in Microbiology
Graduate school: University of Arizona, Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Medicine, MPH
Doctoral school: University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, PhD, Epidemiology
Area of Expertise: Epidemiology, clinical informatics, predictive modeling, clinical registries.
Research expertise: Optic nerve hypoplasia, prenatal epidemiology, clinical outcomes of infants and young children.
Publications
Brandon Barba, MS

N. Brandon Barba MPH

Graduate Research Assistant

Undergraduate training: Brigham Young University, BS in Biophysics
Graduate school: University of Arizona, Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Medicine, MPH
Doctoral school: University of Arizona, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, PhD, Clinical Translational Sciences (current student)
Area of Expertise: Epidemiology, clinical informatics, data science
Current Research: Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, clinical outcomes within obstetrics and gynecology.
Publications
Iris Jaramillo, MS

Iridian (Iris) Jaramillo, MS

Clinical Research Manager

Undergraduate training: Arizona State University, BS in Health Sciences, Minor in Spanish, Certificate in Health Care Policy an
Graduate school: Arizona State University, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovations, MS
Area of Expertise: Radiology, Department of Medicine, Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Process Improvement
Research expertise: Radiology, Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Process Improvement, Quality Improvement.
Publication in Journal of the American College of Radiology
Publication in ScienceDirect

Ryan Park, MS

Ryan Park, MS

Clinical Research Coordinator II

Undergraduate training: University of Arizona, BSHS in Physiology and Health Sciences, Minor in Psychology
Graduate school: University of Arizona, Graduate Interdisciplinary Program- Physiological Sciences, MS
Area of Expertise: Women's Health, Physiology, Gut Microbiome
Research expertise: Women's Health, Physiology, Smoking Cessation/Interventions, Gut microbiome.
Publications
Andrea Chiappetti

Andrea Chiappetti

Clinical Research Coordinator I

Undergraduate training: Wesleyan University, B.S. in Neuroscience and Behavior, B.A. in Hispanic Culture and Literature, Minor in Chemistry. Member of the collegiate NCAA women’s soccer team. 
Areas of Clinical Experience: Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology. 
Research experience: Neuro-oncology pharmacokinetics, organic drug synthesis. 
Clinical Trials