Genevieve Scott Neal-Perry[1] (born 1966) is an American reproductive endocrinologist. She is the Robert A. Ross Distinguished Professor and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the UNC School of Medicine.
Genevieve Neal-Perry | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 (age 57–58) Newark, New Jersey, USA |
| Academic background | |
| Education | BS, Biology, Dartmouth College MD, 1998, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey PhD, Neuropharmacology, 1998, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | UNC School of Medicine University of Washington Albert Einstein College of Medicine |
Early life and education
editNeal-Perry was born in 1966[2] in Newark, New Jersey. Upon graduating from high school, she became the first in her family to graduate college when she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Dartmouth College.[3] Following this, she completed her medical degree and PhD in Neuropharmacology from the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and finished her medical residency at Beth Israel Medical Center.[4]
Career
editUpon completing her residency and fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, Neal-Perry accepted a faculty position at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.[5] In 2001, she became a member of the Endocrine Society and served on the Special Programs Committee, the Research Affairs Core Committee, and the ENDO Editorial Board.[6] She was eventually recruited to join the University of Washington's (UW) Department of OB/GYN by Drs. Robert Steiner and David Eschenbach in 2015.[3]
In November 2019, it was announced that Neal-Perry would leave UW to become the Chair of the UNC School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in April 2020.[5] Prior to joining the department, she was recognized by the science blog Crosstalk as one of the 100 inspiring black scientists in America.[7]
Awards
editDuring her residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Neal-Perry received the Elliot D. Blumenthal Senior Resident Research Award, Excellence in Medical Student Teacher as a Resident Award and Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures Award.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Genevieve Scott Neal-Perry, M.D., Ph.D." einsteinmed.org. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "Neal-Perry, Genevieve, 1966-". id.loc.gov. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ a b Leib, Matthew (February 27, 2020). "Faculty Friday: Genevieve Neal-Perry". thewholeu.uw.edu. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD". unchealthcare.org. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ a b "Neal-Perry named Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology". med.unc.edu. November 21, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD". endocrine.org. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "Incoming UNC OB-GYN Chair Dr. Genevieve Neal-Perry named to list of 100 inspiring black scientists in America". med.unc.edu. March 11, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ Hudson, Christina (2021-09-22). "Genevieve Scott Neal-Perry (1955- ) •". Retrieved 2024-02-14.