Research
Our fellows' research experiences are diverse and flexible, ranging from laboratory to informatics to population health services. The focus of research training is at the the discretion of the fellow.
Fellows in the maternal-fetal medicine fellowship program at the University of Kansas have the opportunity to conduct research that has meaning in the context of the fellows future goals. We work closely with The Institute for Reproduction and Perinatal Research, Dr. Michael Soares, and Dr. Soumen Paul. As well the fellow has multiple clinical research opportunities.
Current research project/interest:
Randomized control trial assessing the maternal and neonatal outcomes for Black birthing patients paired with doula support versus standard prenatal care within a large academic center
Publications:
- Jasthi D, Lappen J, Garber S, Kennedy S, McCarther N, Nagle-Yang S, Moore T, Frank S, Huth-Bocks A. (May 2023). Associations between adverse childhood experiences and obstetric outcomes in a predominantly Black-identifying and low-income pregnant population. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM. 5. 101008. 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2023.101008.
- McCarther N (2023). Does oxygen administration in labor management have value for concerning FHR tracings? The periFACTS OB/GYN Academy, Activity #23003P.
- Winchester ML, McCarther N, Cancino D, Fitzgerald S, Parrish M. (Jun 2021) Second trimester cerebroplacental ratio versus umbilicocerebral ratio for the prediction of adverse perinatal outcomes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 20:1-7. DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2021.1938530. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34151683
Leadership Positions/Committees and Appointments:
- Fellow Director of Ultrasound at JayDoc Student-Run Free Clinic
- OB Quality Committee, member
- Morbidly Adherent Placenta Committee, member
- Cardio-Obstetrics Committee, member
- Center for Advanced Fetal Care (CAFC) OB/Neonatology Committee, member
- Kansas Birth Equity Network, member
Teaching/Educational Activities:
- “Fetal Heart Tracing”, Orientation/Education for 3rd Year Medical Students, KUMC Department of OB/GYN
- “The Role of Doulas on Labor and Delivery”, co-organized Grand Rounds educational session on the crucial roles of a doula in enhancing and supporting the birthing experience for Black mothers and families and their role in improving Black maternal health outcomes.
- Birth Equity Scholar (BEST Program)
- Resident Scholar Alumni (formerly Quilligan Scholars), SMFM Foundation
Posters and Oral Presentations:
- Esteban M. Dominguez,1 Ayelen Moreno-Irusta,1 Khursheed Iqbal,1 Alex Finlinson2, Marc Parrish2, and Michael J. Soares1,2,3 March 2024. Role of Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma on Trophoblast Cell Invasion and Placenta Development. Society for Reproductive Investigation. Vancouver, Canada.
- Bollig, K., Finlinson, A.R., Coutifaris, C., Schust, D., Barnhart, K., October, 2021. When Abnormal HCG levels Result in a Normal Pregnancy. Poster presented at: American Society of Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress and Expo – Baltimore, MD USA.
- Finlinson, A.R., Woldu, H.G., Stern, J.E., Hsu, A. October, 2020. Women with Endometriosis Associated Infertility Have Decreased Live Birth Rates After Frozen Embryo Transfer- Analysis of the “eIVF” Database. Poster presented at: American Society of Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress and Expo – Virtual; Portland, OR, USA.
- Finlinson, A.R., Ogunremi, O.O., Carson B.N., Goldstein, A., Quraishi, S., Hsu, A. October, 2020. Comparing Vitamin D Protocols in Women Seeking Fertility Care. Poster presented at: American Society of Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress and Expo – Virtual; Portland, OR, USA.
Publications
- Bollig, Kassie J. MD; Finlinson, Alex MD; Barnhart, Kurt T. MD, MSCE; Coutifaris, Christos MD, PhD; Schust, Danny J. MD. Evaluation of a New Model for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Rise in Pregnancies of Unknown Viability. Obstetrics & Gynecology 142(1):p 139-146, July 2023.
- Finlinson, A.R., Bollig, K.J. & Schust, D.J. Differentiating pregnancies near the uterotubal junction (angular, cornual, and interstitial): a review and recommendations. Fertil Res and Pract 6, 8 (2020).
Recent Publications:
Winchester M, McCarther N, Cancino D, Fitzgerald S, Parrish M. Second trimester cerebroplacental ratio for the prediction of adverse perinatal outcomes. Journal of Maternal Fetal and Neonatal Medicine. Dec 2022
Winchester M, Shahiri P, Boevers-Solverson E, Hartmann A, Ross M, Fizgerald S, Parrish M. Racial and ethnic disparities in urine drug screening on labor and delivery. Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2022 Jan
Malik A, Wolff SF, Winchester ML, Parrish M, Martin A. The cerebroplacental ratio and prediction of fetal growth restriction in twin pregnancies. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2022 Dec
Codsi E, Brost BC, Nitsche JF. Hands-on Simulation Workshop for Obstetric Ultrasound-Guided Invasive Procedures. MedEdPORTAL. 2022 May 3
Martinez O, Moran HK, Wolff SF, Gibbs C, Lee G, Gorman K, Martin A. Cerclage versus vaginal progesterone in low-risk pregnant women with a short cervix. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2022 Dec
Brooks J, Gorman K, McColm J, Martin A, Parrish M, Lee GT. Do patients with a short cervix, with or without an ultrasound-indicated cerclage, have an increased risk for a small for gestational age newborn? J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2022 Sep
Kozai K, Moreno-Irusta A, Iqbal K, Winchester ML, Scott RL, Simon ME, Muto M, Parrish MR, Soares MJ. The AKT1-FOXO4 axis reciprocally regulates hemochorial placentation. Development. 2023 Jan
Nitsche JF, Lovell D, Stephens N, Conrad S, Bebeau K, Brost BC. The effects of heparin, aspirin, and maternal clinical factors on the rate of nonreportable cell-free DNA results: a retrospective cohort study. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2023 March
Noonan GK, Gorman K, Martin A. Vaginal Delivery Following Thrombolytic Therapy in the Third Trimester: A Case Report. Kans J Med. 2023 Aug
Smith S, Kim P, Wolff SF, Ramaswamy M, Collins T. Hypertension in Pregnancy and Preeclampsia: Variation in Clinical Management Strategies Among Obstetric/Gynecologic Provider Type. Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle). 2023 Oct
Wisner KL, Murphy C, Thomas MM. Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health in Addressing Morbidity and Mortality. JAMA Psychiatry. 2024 May
Ramirez Biermann C, Coggeshall H, Luevano G, Chen GJ, Lee GT. Cost-effectiveness of antenatal fetal surveillance for medication-treated gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2024 Dec.
Parrish M, CHAP Consortium. Mean Arterial Pressure and Neonatal Outcomes in Pregnancies Complicated by Mild Chronic Hypertension. Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Jul
Parrish M, CHAP Consortium. Pregnancy Outcomes of Nifedipine Compared With Labetalol for Oral Treatment of Mild Chronic Hypertension. Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Jul
Parrish M, CHAP Consortium. Effects of Antihypertensive Therapy During Pregnancy on Postpartum Blood Pressure Control. Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Oct
Parrish M, CHAP Consortium. Optimal Timing of Delivery for Pregnant Individuals With Mild Chronic Hypertension. Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Sep
Codsi E, Brost BC, Nitsche JF. Low-Cost Task Trainer for In Utero Fetal Stent Placement. Simul Health. 2024 Dec.
Finkle J, Brost BC. Role of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in People With Infertility and Pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2025 March