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Jessica D. Kresowik, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology-Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Current Positions

  • Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  • Medical Director Davenport Clinic, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education

  • BA in Minor - Science in Human Culture, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
  • BA in Biology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
  • MD in Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
  • Resident in Obstetrics-Gynecology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
  • Fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa

Research Interests

  • MicroRNAs during the window of implantation
  • Characterization of transgenic mice overexpressing Smad2 and Smad4.
  • Determining the mechanism of action of secreted maspin.
  • Characterization of the intracellular trafficking of mutant human LH receptors.
  • Repair of Asherman's syndrome - ultrasound vs laparoscopy
  • Sexual knowledge and behaviors in girls receiving and not receiving the HPV vaccine
  • Uterine contractility and labor progression in SK3 transgenic mice

Licenses & Certifications

  • Board Certification, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Iowa Medical License, Iowa Board of Medicine, Iowa
  • REI Subspecialty Board Certification, American Board of Ob/Gyn

Selected Publications