Dunlevie Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center
Empowering an arc of research and discovery in maternal-fetal health.
Dunlevie Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center for Discovery, Innovation and Clinical Impact, established in 2021 through a philanthropic donation by Elizabeth and Bruce Dunlevie, reimagines high-risk obstetrics by launching a bold and comprehensive research program to transform the health of pregnant patients and their babies. The Center enhances the existing world-class maternal-fetal medicine and obstetrics program at Stanford Medicine by focusing research and new faculty hires on emerging priorities in the field.
News & Updates
Dunlevie Center Monthly Research Meetings
Join us on February 26 with a presentation on "Research into the Human Placenta: Challenges and Opportunities" from Dr. Mana Parast of University of California, San Diego.
Meet the Spring 2025 Seed Funding Awardees
Two translational science projects by Drs. Matteo A. Molè and Julia F. Simard were selected for funding.
Matteo Molè, PhD, recognized by the Stanford Medicine News Center
Dr. Molè is the first Stanford recipient of a Discovery and Innovation Grant from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine for his $350,000.00 award for the project, “In Vitro Modeling Human Embryo Implantation: Mapping the Early Embryo-Maternal Interactions."
Matteo Molè, PhD, awarded CIRM DISC 0 grant
Dr. Molè received $2.3 million in funding for his project, “Dissecting the cellular and molecular interactions established between human embryo and maternal endometrium at implantation."
The proposal received a top score of 90. The selection process was exceptionally competitive with an unprecedented 372 applicants for only 23 funded projects.
Virginia D. Winn recognized by MCHRI
Dr. Winn was awarded the "MCHRI Visionary Leadership Award" for her work in Reproductive Perinatal & Stem Cell Biology Research yesterday at the 8th Annual Maternal and Child Health Research Institute Symposium.
Center Research
Priorities are based on four research areas:
- Basic Science Discovery
- Prenatal Diagnosis and Fetal Therapy
- Clinical Trials (Obstetrical, Medical, and Surgical)
- Perinatal Epidemiology and Population Health
These research areas are supported by a dedicated Research Core that provides critical infrastructure in research administration, biostatistics, writing and communications, study coordination and laboratory expertise. The ultimate objective is to rapidly accelerate discovery in the science and practice of high-risk obstetrics for families locally, nationally, and globally, and to pursue research that crosses socioeconomic boundaries and advances health equity.
About the Center
The momentous and transformative gift from Elizabeth and Bruce Dunlevie will allow us to advance Maternal-Fetal Medicine Science and Practice locally at Stanford, nationally and globally. This gift will positively and profoundly impact the health and wellbeing of expectant mothers, children and families everywhere and for generations to come.
Yasser El-Sayed, MD
Center Director