2022 - Discovery of the gene GDF15, connected to hyperemesis gravidarum (extreme nausea in pregnancy)

* Fejzo led the team that discovered the gene GDFI5, likely responsible for morning sickness by producing a hormone, also labeled GDF15.. * In 2022, Fejzo published a study on a mutation in GDF15 associated with its extreme form hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). * She has identified other genes associated with developing potentially painful uterine growths known as fibroids. * Has published peer-reviewed scientific articles on many diseases of women, including ovarian cancer, breast cancer, multiple sclerosis.

Frozen tissue microarray technology for analysis RNA, DNA & proteins

Category:
Women's Health

Completion Status:
done

Patent Number:
6893837;n 6696271

Co-Inventor:
Dennis J. Slamon