Section on Women's Health Research

Head: Carolyn A. Bondy

Our research aims to identify and define the function of X-chromosome genes involved in the differential development and function of brain, reproductive, metabolic, and immune systems in women and men. The study of girls and women with Turner syndrome (TS) provides a unique opportunity to elucidate X-chromosome gene dosage effects and to improve our understanding of this common disorder, which affects approximately 1 in 2,000 females. The research will improve our ability to care for girls and women with TS and enhance our understanding of disease processes such as women’s increased susceptibility to autoimmune disease and men’s increased risk for coronary disease.

Resources

• Employee Listing
• E-Mail the Lab: bondyc@mail.nih.gov