Publications

Birth Defects Insight Blog

Birth Defects Insights is a Teratology Society blog that provides peer-to-peer insights into cutting-edge research on birth defects and other developmental disorders and other concerns of relevance to Teratology Society members and prospective members.  Birth Defects Insights blogs are published on the Teratology Society website as well as LinkedIn.  Members who would like to author or co-author a future Birth Defects Insights blog or would like to suggest future blog topics and/or authors are encouraged to contact TSHQ@teratology.org. 

Birth Defects Insights blogs published to date:

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  The Unacceptable Truth of Maternal Mortality and What We Can Do to Change It through Research

  By Suzan Carmichael, PhD, MS, Published June 2019
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  Ms. Walker Goes to Washington: A Scientist’s Life-Changing Experience of Visiting Capitol Hill

  By Lauren M. Walker, BS, Published March 2019
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  Alleviating the Global Burden of Birth Defects - World Birth Defects Day, March 3

  By Marcia L. Feldkamp, PA, PhD & Vijaya Kancherla, MS, PhD, Published March 2019
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  Measuring the Prevalence of Neural Tube Defects: Why Global Surveillance Needs Improvement Now

  By Vijaya Kancherla, MS, PhD, Published January 2019
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  Birth Defects Research: Multidisciplinary Solutions for Understanding and Prevention

  By Dana L. Shuey, PhD, DABT, Published January 2019
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  How a Summer in South Africa Can Strip a Researcher to the Core of Her Humanity

  By Janet R. Hardy, PhD, MSc, MPH, Published November 2018
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  Mechanisms, Models, Mothers and Babies: Bringing Birth Defects Research into Practice

  By Dana L. Shuey, PhD, DABT, Published June 2018
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  Maternal Depression, Autism and ADHD: Why is it so difficult to determine the causes and the effect of no treatment versus drug therapy during pregnancy?

  By Asher Ornoy, MD, Published February 2018
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  Sweet or Sour? Artificial Sweetener Safety during Pregnancy

  By John W. Kille, PhD, DABT, Published November 2017
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  Elevating Birth Defects Research in the Mile High City

  By Alan M. Hoberman, PhD, DABT, ATS, Published May 2017
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  A Scientist’s Reflections on Zika

  By Sonja A. Rasmussen, MD, MS, Published January 2017
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  Clearing Up Acne & Confusion: Over-The-Counter Retinoid Treatment in Pregnancy

  By Lauren Walker, BS, and Michael Collins, PhD, Published December 2016
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  The Birth of Birth Defects Research: Teratology Retrospective

  By Tacey E.K. White, PhD, Published April 2016
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  Biting Questions on this ‘World Birth Defects Day’

  By Alan M. Hoberman, PhD, DABT, ATS, and Elise M. Lewis, PhD, Published March 2016
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  From Gastroschisis to Antidepressants and Zika: Time is Ticking Loudly for Pregnant Women

  By Sarah Običan, MD, Published February 2016
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  Vaping During Pregnancy: Lesser of Two Evils or Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

  By John Rogers, PhD, Published January 2016
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  Judging By the Label: Why This Gathering Is Labeled ‘Premier’ For Your Scientific Career

  By Tacey E.K. White, PhD, Published June 2015
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  Folic Acid Fortification: How a Tortilla Could Be the Perfect Plug for a Hole in the Dike

  By Mary Alice Smith, PhD, and Godfrey P. Oakley Jr., MD, Published March 2015