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Birth Date and Place: Born: October 14, 1953 - Lima, Peru

Citizenship: United States

Marital Status: Married with four children

• Associate Professor (Tenured) - Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  University of Florida
  Gainesville, Florida
  August 7, 1998 - Present
• Assistant Professor - Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  University of Florida
  Gainesville, Florida
  July 20, 1992 – August 7, 1998
• Adjunct Assistant Professor - Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  The George Washington University Medical Center
  Washington, D.C.
  July 1, 1990 – June 30, 1992
• Guest Investigator - Laboratory of Cellular and Developmental Biology
  National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
  National Institutes of health
  Bethesda, M.D.
  June 14, 1991 – June 30, 1992 
• Visiting Fellow - National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
  National Institutes of Health
  Bethesda, M.D. 
  March, 1991 – May, 1991
• Instructor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  University of Michigan Medical School
  Ann Arbor, MI
  June 23, 1983 – June 30, 1987

Areas of Specialization:

• Sub-specialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Diplomate - The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
March 30, 1995 - Recertified on 2/22/99 through 2009

Diplomate - The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
December 8, 1989 - Recertified on 2/22/99 through 2009

Diplomate - The National Board of Medical Examiners
July 2, 1984

Education: 

• Fellowship:
  Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  The George Washington University Medical Center
  Washington, D.C.
  July 1, 1990 – June 30, 1992
  
  Laboratory of Cellular and Development Biology
  National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
  National Institutes of Health, Bethesda , M.D. 
  June 14, 1991 – June 30, 1992
• Internship and Residency: 
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  University of Michigan Medical Center
  Ann Arbor, MI
  June 23, 1983 – June 30, 1987
• Medical School: 
  Tufts University School of Medicine
  Boston, MA
  September, 1979 – June, 1983
• Undergraduate: 
  Brandeis University
  Waltham, MA
  Majors: Biology and Biochemistry
  September, 1975 – June, 1979

Practice Experience:

• The Hitchcock Clinic
  Dartmouth Medical School
  Manchester, N.H.
  July 1, 1989 – June 30, 1990
• Private Practice
  General OB/GYN
  Dover, N.H.
  July 1, 1987 – June 30, 1989

Licenses:

• State of Florida 1992-Present
• State of Maryland 1991 Inactive
• District of Columbia 1990 Inactive
• State of New Hampshire 1987 Inactive
• State of Maine 1987 Inactive
• State of Michigan 1984 Inactive

Appointments:

National Organizations:

Poster Prize Committee
American Fertility Society
49th Annual Meeting 
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1992-1993

Publications

Books, Contributor of Chapters:

• Kipersztok S, Stillman RJ. "The DES-exposed Uterus" in Decision Making in Reproductive Endocrinology, Chapter 15, Blackwell Scientific Publications, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1993, pages 99-104.
• Kipersztok S, Stillman RJ. "Effects of DES on Congenital Anomalies of the Female Reproductive Tract" in Congenital Malformations of the Female Reproductive Tract and Their Treatment, Chapter 10, Appleton and Lange, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1993, pages 163-176.

Monographs:

• Kipersztok S. "The New Progestins" in Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Clinics of North America, Volume 6:1 "Applications for the Generalist, W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 1995, pages 61-75.

Refereed Publications:

• Drury KC, Schalue TK, Pitcher GF, Kipersztok S, Williams RS, Konicek JR. "Normal twins born following preimplantation genetic diagnosis in a couple affected by x-linked hydrocephaly". Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, Volume 13 (10), pages 797-800, November 1996.
• Chegini N, Rong H, Don Q, Kipersztok S, Williams RS. "Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and GnRH receptor gene expression in human myometrium and leiomyomata and the direct action of GnRH analogs on myometrial smooth cells and interaction with ovarian steroids in vitro". Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Volume 81(9), pages 3215-3221, September 1996.
• Drury KC, Konicek JR, Kipersztok S, Williams RS. "Twelve well culture plate for the efficient collection and culture of human oocytes and embryos". Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. Volume 13 (7), pages 557-61, August 1996.
• Kipersztok S, Javitt M, Hill MC, Stillman RJ. "Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transvaginal Ultrasonography with Hysterosalpingography in the Evaluation of Women Exposed to Diethylstilbestrol". The Journal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Volume 41 (5), pages 347-351, May 1996.
• Kipersztok S, Osawa GA, Liang LF, Dean J. "POM-ZP3, a bipartite transcript derived from human ZP-3 and a POM-121 homologue". Genomics, Volume 25(2), pages 354-359, January 1995.
• Williams RS, Drury K, Kipersztok S. "Successful implementation of a regional in vitro fertilization program". Journal of the Florida Medical Association, Volume 81(2), pages 106-108, February 1994.
• Randolph JF Jr., Kipersztok S, Ayers JW, Ansbacher R, Peegel H, Menon KM. "The effect of insulin on aromatase activity in isolated human endometrial glands and stroma". American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 157(6), pages 1534-1539, December 1987.

Non-refereed Publications:

• Kipersztok S. "Fertility and Advanced Reproductive Age". Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Newsletter. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine. Winter 1993, pages 1-3.
• Kipersztok S, Hills D, Dattilo M. "Oocyte donation and donor sperm". Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Newsletter. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine. Winter 1995, pages 1-4.

Abstracts

Refereed:

• Drury KC, Liu MC, Kipersztok S., Williams RS. A New Primer System for Single Cell Detection of Double Mutation for Cystic Fibrosis. 54th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. October 1998. San Francisco, California. 
• Liu MC, Drury KC, Kipersztok S, Williams RS. Primer System for Single Cell Detection of Double Mutation for Tay-Sachs Disease. Second International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics. Chicago, Illinois, 1997. 
• Drury KC, Konicek JR, Kipersztok S, Williams RS. pH Quality Control for Microdrop Culture Under Oil. American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 53rd Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1997.
• Drury KC, Liu MC, Kipersztok S, Williams RS. Reduced Incidence of Allele Dropout Using SYBR Green I and PCR Identification of X and Y Amelogenin Gene in Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD). American Society for Reproductive Medicine 53rd Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1997.
• Kipersztok S, Juneja S, Chegini N. "Evidence that Benzo(a)pyrene induces disruption of follicular development and ovulation." Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation. San Diego, CA. 1997 Volume 4, Abstract #411.
• Drury KC, Schalue TK, Konicek JR, Pitcher GF, Kipersztok S, Williams RS. "Normal Twins Born Following Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis In Couple Affected By X-Linked Hydrocephaly". American Society for Reproductive medicine, 52nd Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. 1996. Page S114.
• Dou Q. Tang M, Kipersztok S, Chegini N. "The Interactive Relationship Between Transforming Growth Factor b And Granulocyte-Macrophage Stimulating Factor In Human Uterus" poster presentation. Society For Gynecologic Investigation. 1996. Abstract #261. 
• Drury KC, Konicek JR, Kipersztok S, Williams RS. New Laboratory System for the Efficient Collection of Eggs and Embryos. J Assisted Reproductive Genetics. Volume 12(3), Supplement PS5-4, Abstract #95, 1995.
• Schalue TK, Kipersztok S. "Benzopyrene (BaP) Adversely Affects Conception and Pregnancy Outcome in Mice". Poster Presentation. 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Seattle, WA. October 7-12, 1995, pages S248.
• Kipersztok S, Agrios AB, Dattilo M, Williams RS. "Human Menopausal Gonadotropin Versus Follicle Stimulating Hormone in a Cost Effective Superovulations and Intrauterine Insemination Protocol". Poster presentation. 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproduction Medicine. Seattle, WA. October 7-12, 1995, pages S208-209.
• Simpkins JW, Persaud P, Bishop J, Hills DE, Kipersztok S. 'An In Vitro Marker for Estrogen Responsiveness: Glucose Uptake in Human Erythrocytes". Meeting of The North American Menopause Society in San Francisco, California. September, 1995.
• Schalue TK, Kipersztok S. "Physiological Levels of Benzo(A)Pyrene Adversely Affect Fecundity in Mice". Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting in Davis, California. July 8-13, 1995.
• Drury KC, Konicek JR, Kipersztok S, Williams RS. "New Laboratory System for the Efficient Collection and Culture of Eggs and Embryos". Poster presentation. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction. Vienna, Austria. April 3-7, 1995, page 45.
• Kipersztok S, Williams RS, Hills DE, Dattilo M. "A Novel, Simplified and Cost-Effective Protocol for Superovulation and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI): The University of Florida Experience". American Fertility Society Annual Meeting, 1994. Page S245-246.
• Drury KC, Konicek JR, Kipersztok S, Williams RS. "New IVF Laboratory Format for the Efficient Collection and Culture of Eggs and Embryos". American Fertility Society Annual Meeting, 1994.
• Kipersztok S, Juneja S, Darkin-Rattray S, Chegini N. "Benzo(a)pyrene Adversely Affects Superovulation and In Vitro Fertilization in Mice". Oral presentation at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA. October 81-4, 1993. Page S75-76.
• Kipersztok S, Osawa G, Liang LF, Dean J. "A Polymorphism of the ZP3 Gene Encoding the Human Homologue of the Mouse Sperm Receptor Predicts a Truncated Zona Pellucida Protein". Slide presentation at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecological Investigation in San Antonio, Texas. March, 1992. Abstract #433.
• Kipersztok S, Javitt M, Hill M, Stillman RJ. "Prospective Comparative Assessment of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transvaginal Ultrasonography with Hysterosalpingography in the Evaluation of DES-Exposed Women". Poster presentation at the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society. Orlando, Florida, 1991. Page S142.

Non-refereed:

• Drury KC, Konicek JR, Kipersztok S, Williams RS. New Molecular Diagnosis and Treatment for Women's Reproductive Health and Research: Multidisciplinary Models for Excellence. Second Meeting of National Leaders in Women's Health, Gainesville, Florida, 1997.
• McCune H, Kipersztok S, Driscoll DJ. "Osteoporosis in Prader-Willi Syndrome". 12th Annual PWSA (USA) Scientific Conference. Orlando, Florida, July 1997.
• Drury KC, Konicek JR, Kipersztok S, Williams RS. "New Molecular Diagnosis and Treatment for Women's Reproductive Health." University of Florida Health Science Center's Second Meeting of National Leaders in Women's Health. February 27-March 1, 1997.
• Vuong D, Kipersztok S, Richards D. "Bone Mineral Density in Premenopausal Smokers." Resident Paper Day. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. University of Florida College of Medicine. May 17, 1996.
• Agrios AB, Kipersztok S. "Human Menopausal Gonadotropin vs. Follicle Stimulating Hormone In A Cost Effective Superovulations and Intrauterine Insemination Protocol". Resident Paper Day. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. University of Florida College of Medicine. May 12, 1995.

Reviews:

• Kipersztok S, Gindoff PR. "Assisted reproductive management for the older woman". Assisted Reproductive Reviews 1(2), pages 77-83, November 1991.

Miscellaneous:

• Kipersztok S. "Postmenopausal osteoporosis: key issues". Continuing Medical Education Learning Module. Internet address: http://www.med.ufl.edu/cme/osteo/osteo1.html

Lectures, Speeches of Posters Presented at Professional Conferences/Meetings

Invited Speaker - National:

• “Update on HRT.” 24th Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Orlando, Florida. April 1, 2000.
• “The Evaluation and Treatment of Menopause Bleeding (PMB).” 24th Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Orlando, Florida. April 1, 2000.
• “The Prevention of Infertility.” 24th Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Orlando, Florida. March 31, 2000.
• “Evaluation and Treatment of a Couple with Unexplained Fertility.” 23rd Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Orlando, Florida April 9, 1999.
• “Antisperm Antibodies.” 23rd Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Orlando, Florida. April 10, 1999.
• “Utility and Interpretation of Bone Density Studies.” 23rd Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Orlando, Florida. April 10, 1999.
• “Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis: Recent Advances.” Grand Rounds presentation. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Georgetown University Medical Center. Washington, D.C. March 10, 1999.
• “Update on Hormone Replacement Therapy.” Fall 1998 Family Practice Review and Primary Care Update. Orlando, Florida. November 6, 1998.
• “Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding.” Fall 1998 Family Practice Review and Primary Care Update. Orlando, Florida. November 6, 1998.
• "Ovulation Induction with Clomiphene Citrate." 22nd Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Orlando, Florida. March 28, 1998.
• "Role of Immunology in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss." 22nd Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Orlando, Florida. March 28, 1998.
• "Reproductive Options for Survivors of Cancer." 22nd Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Orlando, Florida. March 27, 1998.
• "Effects of HRT on the Skin". 56th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. Orlando, Florida. February 27, 1998.
• "HRT in the Post-Menopausal Woman". 56th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. Orlando, Florida. February 27, 1998.
• "Controversies in Hormone Replacement Therapy". Fall 1997 Family Practice Review and Primary Care Update. November 1997.
• "Chronic Anovulation". Fall 1997 Family Practice Review and Primary Care Update. November 1997.
• "Evaluation and Management of Patients with Endometriosis". Annual University of Florida Family Practice course. Orlando, FL. November 1996.
• "The Evaluation of Patients with Advanced Reproductive Age". Annual University of Florida Family Practice course. Orlando, FL. November 1996.
• "The Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Advanced Reproductive Age". Annual Family Practice Update. University of Florida College of Medicine. Orlando, FL. November 1996.
• "Reproductive options in cancer survivors". Second Annual Oncology Symposium. University of Florida Cancer Center. Orlando, Florida. June 9, 1996.
• "Osteoporosis - Key issues in Diagnosis and Therapy". Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. University of Florida College of Medicine. Orlando, Florida. March 1996.
• "Update in Bone Densitometry". Twenty-first Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. University of Florida College of Medicine. Orlando, Florida. March 1996.
• "Androgen Replacement in the Menopause". Twenty-first Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. University of Florida College of Medicine. Orlando, Florida. March 1996.
• "The use of donor eggs and gestational surrogates". Twenty-first Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. University of Florida College of Medicine. Orlando, Florida. November 1995.
• "Osteoporosis - Key issues in Diagnosis and Therapy". Annual Family Practice Update. University of Florida College of Medicine. Orlando, Florida. November 1995.
• "What's New in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility". Twentieth Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. University of Florida College of Medicine. Orlando, Florida. March 1995.
• "Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding". Twentieth Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. University of Florida College. Orlando, Florida. March 1995.
• "Androgen Replacement in the Menopause". Twentieth Annual Updated in Obstetrics and Gynecology. University of Florida College of Medicine. Orlando, Florida. March 1995.
• "Update in Bone Densitometry". Nineteenth Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. University of Florida College of Medicine. Orlando, Florida. April 1994.
• "Evaluation and Treatment of Older Infertile Women". Eighteenth Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Orlando, Florida. February 1993.
• "The Use of Sutures, Staples and Cautery". Eighteenth Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Orlando, Florida. February 1993.
• "Laparoscopic Evaluation and Treatment of Endometriosis". Eighteenth Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Orlando, Florida. February 1993.
• Preceptor in Laser Course. Eighteenth Annual Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology. UFCOM, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Orlando, Florida. February 1993.

Invited Speaker - State:

• “Key Issues in the Evaluation and Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.” University Hospital and Medical Center. Controversies in Medicine Course. The Breakers, Palm Beach. November 8, 1998.
• “Update on Menopause.” Space Coast Clinicians Fall Conference. Melbourne, Florida. November 7, 1998.
• “Update on HRT.” University of Florida at Pensacola. August 20, 1998.
• “Menopause Management”. Clay County Medical Society Annual Meeting. Amelia Island Ritz Carlton Hotel. June 20, 1998.
• "Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator." Women's Health Initiative. Orlando, Florida. May 15, 1998.
• "Infertility Therapy After Cancer Treatment". Grand Rounds, UFHSCJ, OB/GYN. Jacksonville, Florida. April 3, 1998.
• "Update in Menopause". Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories. Lakeland, Florida. February 24, 1998.
• "Update in Menopause". Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories. Tallahassee, Florida. February 18, 1998.
• "The Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis". Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories. Tampa, Florida. November 1997.
• "Postmenopausal Osteoporosis - Key Issues". Group of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Melbourne, Florida. May 1997.
• "Recent Advances in Infertility Therapy". American Women's Medical Association. Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. February 1997.
• "Case Presentations in Osteoporosis". Group of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Sarasota, Florida. December 1996.
• "Reproductive Options for Patients with a Previous Malignancy". Florida Society of Gynecologic Oncologists. Longboat Key, FL. June 1995.

Invited Speaker - Local:

• “Future of OB/GYN” – Lecture in course “Introduction to the Profession of Medicine.” BMS 5005 Sect: 100. University of Florida. March 19, 1999.
• “Contraception”. Clinical Correlation lecture. Physiology course: First year medical students. University of Florida, College of Medicine. March 12, 1999.
• “Hormone Replacement Therapy in the Menopause.” First year IDP Graduate Curriculum. GMS 6002. February 15, 1999.
• “Frontiers in Reproductive Medicine.” Part of a University Series “Frontiers in Science.” Dr. James Walker (Coordinator). October 28, 1998. Physics Building at the University of Florida.
• “Building Families: Modern Management of Infertility.” Gainesville Health and Fitness Center. September 22, 1998. Gainesville, Florida.
• “Osteoporosis – A Silent Threat.” Fourth Annual Senior Citizen’s Forum. Gainesville, Florida. September 12, 1998. Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church.
• “Hyperandrogenism.” Board Review for Internal Medicine Residents. University of Florida, College of Medicine. June 1, 1998.
• “Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators.” University of Florida, Clinical Center Retreat. Women’s Health Initiative. Orlando, FL. May 15, 1998.
• "When to do ART?" Core Lecture. University of Florida, College of Medicine, Department of OB/GYN. May 11, 1998.
• "Osteoporosis - Key Issues in Diagnosis and Therapy." Class Lecture to Michael Pollack, Ph.D. Exercise and Health Disease course. University of Florida. College of Health and Human Performance. April 6, 1998.
• "Postmenopausal Osteoporosis - Key Issues." Grand Rounds. University of Florida, Department of Family Practice and Community Health. March 18, 1998.
• "Contraception." Clinical Correlation Lecture. Physiology course. First year medical students. University of Florida, College of Medicine. March 18, 1998.
• "Chronic Anovulation: A Menstrual Arrhythmia". University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Core Lecture. December 1997.
• "Reproductive Options in Cancer Survivors". Grand Rounds presentation. University of Florida Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. April 1997.
• "Recent Advances in Infertility Therapy". American Women's Medical Association - UF Chapter. February 1997.
• "Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding". Grand Rounds presentation. Department of Family Practice, University of Florida. Gainesville, FL. November 1996.
• "Contraception Research at the University of Florida". Presentation to the Vice-President Elect of Ecuador and other Ecuadorian dignitaries. August 1996.
• "Operative Laparoscopy". Shands Teaching Hospital Operating Room Personnel. May 1996.
• "Hormone Replacement Therapy". Gainesville Nurse Practitioners association. May 1996.
• "Osteoporosis - Key Issues in Diagnosis Therapy". Director of CME Course, University of Florida. Sovereign Restaurant. Gainesville, FL. February 1996.
• "Osteoporosis - Key Issues in Diagnosis and Therapy". Grand Rounds, Columbia/HCA New Port Richey Hospital, New Port Richey, FL/ January 1996.
• "Osteoporosis - Key Issues in Diagnosis and Therapy". New Port Richey, FL. January 1996.
• "Endometriosis". Grand Rounds, Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Alachua General Hospital, Gainesville, FL. November 1995.
• "Osteoporosis - Key Issues in Diagnosis and Therapy". Grand Rounds, Winter Park Hospital, Orlando, FL. October 1995.
• "Osteoporosis - Key Issues in Diagnosis and Therapy". Melbourne, FL. October 1995.
• "Osteoporosis - Key Issues in Diagnosis and Therapy". Grand Rounds, Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Alachua General Hospital, Gainesville, FL. May 1995.
• "Osteoporosis - Key Issues in Diagnosis and Therapy". National Osteoporosis Prevention Week, Osteoporosis Diagnostic Center. Port Richey, FL. May 1995.
• "In Vitro Fertilization". University Medical Center, Jacksonville, FL. September 1994.
• "In Vitro Fertilization". Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee, FL. May 1994.
• "Abnormal Uterine Bleeding". Alachua General Hospital, Department of Family Practice, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. May 1994.
• "Abnormal Uterine Bleeding". Alachua General Hospital, Department of Family Practice, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. May 1994.
• "The IVF Program at the University of Florida". Daytona Beach Marriott, Daytona Beach, FL. August 1993.
• "The Menopause, Osteoporosis and Bone Densitometry". Radiology Technologists, Department of Radiology, Shands Teaching Hospital, Gainesville, FL. July 1993.
• "Menopause". Menopause Workshop, St. Johns County School District, St. Augustine, FL. March 1993.
• "The Menopause and Post Menopausal Bleeding". Alachua General Hospital, Department of Family Practice, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. January 1993.
• "Infertility Management of Women of Advanced Reproductive Age". Grand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. October 1992.
• "InVitro Fertilization". Tallahassee Regional Hospital, Tallahassee, FL. September 1992.

Refereed Papers Presented at Meetings

National:

• Schalue TK, Kipersztok S. "Physiological Levels of Benzo(A)Pyrene Adversely Affect Fecundity in Mice". Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting in Davis, California. July 8-13, 1995.
• Kipersztok S, Juneja S, Darkin-Rattray S, Chegini N. "Benzo(a)pyrene Adversely Affects Superovulation and In Vitro Fertilization in Mice". Oral presentation at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA. October 8-14, 1993.
• Kipersztok S, Osawa G, Liang LF, Dean J. "A Polymorphism of the ZP3 Gene Encoding the Human Homologue of the Mouse Sperm Receptor Predicts a Truncated Zona Pellucida Protein". Slide presentation at the annual meeting of the Society for Gynecological Investigation in San Antonio, Texas. March 1992.

Panelist (P), Organizer (O), Moderator (M)

• (P,O) "Postmenopausal Osteoporosis". University of Florida Continuing Medical Education. Orlando, FL. June 1996.
• (P,O,M) "Menopause: Key Issues in Management". Day Symposium. March 10, 1996. 

CME Activity Program: Director

Clinical Conference, Dinner Event: “Micronized Progesterone: A New Therapeutic Option” Robert Langer, M.D. Sponsored by Solvay Pharmaceuticals.

Contracts and Grants

Funded:

• Amgen, Inc. - "A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of an Oral Calcimimetic Agent (AMG 073) in Secondary Hyperparathyroidism of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Allowing Dose Adjustments in Vitamin D Analog Concomitant Therapy" - Co-Investigator - Date: December 1, 1999 - presently occurring
• Wyeth Ayerst - “A Double Blind, Randomized, Placebos and Historical Controlled Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Premarin/Trimegestone for Postmenopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy” - Co-Principal Investigator - Award: $326,070 - Funding: 1/99 – 8/01
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - “Dose-Response to Exercise and Cardiovascular Health” (WALK Study) - Co-Investigator
  Award: $50,000 (budgeted for DEXA scans)
• Pharmacia and Upjohn - Kalamazoo, Michigan - “Cyclo Provera Contraceptive Injection: An Open-Label Continuation Protocol for Patients Successfully Completing M/5415/004 or M/5415/0009” - Principal Investigator
• Pharmacia and Upjohn - Kalamazoo, Michigan - "Cyclo Provera Contraceptive Injection: A comparative study of safety, patient acceptability and efficacy to Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, 28 tablets" - Principal Investigator - Award: $86,000 - Dates: 5/97 to 1/99
• Serono - Randolph, MA - "A multicenter, randomized, prospective, phase III study of recombinant FSH and varying doses of recombinant LH in assisted reproduction" - Co-Principal Investigator - Award: $560,000 - Dates: 1/97 to 6/98
• Merck and Co. - West Point, PA - "Medical Education on Osteoporosis" - Principal Investigator - Award: $5,000 - Dates: 8/96 - one-time grant, no time span
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute - "DNA sequence confirmation for products from molecular genetics diagnosis test systems" - Principal Investigator - Award: $4,000 - Dates: 4/1/96 to 3/31/98
• Merck and Co. - West Point, PA - "A triple blind randomized, active controlled, parallel group, multicenter study to evaluate and compare the efficacy and tolerability of alendronate sodium with calcium supplementation in the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women" - Principal Investigator - Award: $14,955 - Dates: 5/1/95 to 5/2/97
• Wyeth-Ayerst - "Health and Osteoporosis, Progestin and Estrogen (HOPE) Study" - Co-Principal Investigator - Award: $409,547
  Dates: 1/95 to 1/98
• National Institutes of Health - Bethesda, Maryland - "Women's Health Initiative" - Co-Investigator - Director, Observational Study - 
  Award: $8,808,239 - Dates: 1/95 to 1/06
• Parke-Davis - "A phase II randomized, double blind study of the contraceptive effectiveness associated with transvaginal norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol" - Co-Principal Investigator - Award: $97,680 - Dates: 10/94 to 7/95
• Upjohn and Pharmacia - Kalamazoo, Michigan - "Assessment of Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in Women Receiving Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection" - Principal Investigator - Award: $400,000 - Dates: 9/23/94 to 11/2/2002
• Apollo Genetics, Inc. - Cambridge, MA - "Diagnostic Test for Estrogen Responsiveness" - Co-Investigator - Award: $5,000 - Dates: 6/94 - one-time grant, no time span
• Division of Sponsored Research - New Investigators Award - University of Florida - "Effects of Oral Ingestion of Benzo (a) pyrene on Mouse Oocyte Development" - Principal Investigator - Award: $15,000 - Dates: 5/1/93 to 4/30/96

Submitted But Not Funded:

• Merck and Co.
  "Osteoporosis in Prader-Willi Syndrome"
  Principal Investigator
  Amount: $40,000
  Date Submitted: 7/97
• Chegini, N (PI)
  R. Stan Williams, Simon Kipersztok, and Gregory Schultz (Co-PIs)
  Mechanism of Action of Antiprogestins and GnRHa in Leiomyoma regression.
  National Institute of Health
  First submission in 1995, and resubmitted in 1996. Currently under revision for resubmission on November of 1997.
  Direct Cost: $650,000.00 (1998-2002)

University Governance and Service

University:

• College of Medicine Representative - University of Florida Senate 1996-1998

College of Medicine:

• Member - Senior Services Steering Committee - Geriatric Assessment Center Task Force - January 1999
• Member - Medical School Admissions Committee - 1995-1998
• Member - Subcommittee on Evaluations and Competencies Curriculum Committee - 1994-1995

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Member - Residency Selection Committee - 1995-present
• Member - Undergraduate Medical Education Committee - 1995-1998
• Director - 4th Year Medical Student Elective Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility - 1994-present
• Director - 35+ Wellness Program - Park Avenue Women's Center - 1993-present
• Director - Bone Densitometry Unit - Park Avenue Women's Unit - 1993-present
• Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• Coordinator for Division Sponsored Grand Rounds - 1995-present

Consultations Outside the University:

• Merck and Co.
  Consultant on Metabolic Bone Disease
  June 24, 1995
• Sanders, McEwan, Marinex, Luft & Duke, PA
  Legal Consultant for the Defendant 1995
• Eli Lilly and Company
  Raloxifene Gynecology Education
  Advisory Board, New Orleans, LA
  May 7-8, 1998

Consultations With-in the University:

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Consultant on Case Study "Metabolic Bone Disease - Osteoporosis (Case 5)"
1998-1999

Editorial Service:

Divisional Newsletters Editor - 1994-present 

Service to Schools:

• Puberty - Lecture
  B'nai Israel Elementary
  Grades 3-4, Ms. Goldenberg
  March 9, 1998
• The Reproductive System - Lecture
  Talbot Elementary School
  5th Grade - Ms. Jones
  March 12, 1996
• The Vital Signs - Lecture
  Talbot Elementary School
  1st Grade - Ms. McCullough
  November 14, 1995
• Puberty - Lecture
  B'nai Israel Elementary 
  3rd Grade - Ms. Gerber
  May 10, 1994
• Participant in Career Shadowing Day for High School Students
  School Board of Alachua County
  November 30, 1993
• The Reproductive System - Lecture
  B'nai Israel Elementary
  Spring 1993

Membership and Activities in the Profession

Membership in Professional Organizations:

• President Elect – Florida Society of Reproduction & Infertility 2000
• The Society for Reproductive Surgeons 1995 - Present
• National Osteoporosis Foundation 1993 - Present
• ociety for Clinical Densitometry 1993 - Present
• Alachua County Medical Society 1992 - Present
• Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics 1992 - Present
• Florida Medical Association 1992 - Present
• Florida Society of Reproduction and Infertility 1992 – Present
• The Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 1992 - Present
• The American Society for Reproductive Medicine 1986 - Present (Previously the American Fertility Society)
• The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 1984 - Present

Professional Activities:

• Interview by WPRD 1440-AM in Orlando abut ethical issues in Assisted Reproductive Technologies. This station serves the Hispanic population in Orlando and the interview was conducted in Spanish. June 24, 1997.
• Guest at WRUF-AM radio talk show "What Is On Your Mind". Topic: "Women's Health". September 3, 1996.
• WUFT-TV pledge drive. Divisional Coordinator. August 20, 1996.
• "Osteoporosis". Radio Interview WUFT on program "Connor Calling", June 21, 1996.
• "Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease". Interviewed for this one hour WUFT-TV production, June 17,1996.
• National Menopause Awareness Month. Interview on TV-20, May 28, 1996.
• Invited to testify as a proponent of two Osteoporosis Bills by Representative Mandy Dawson-White. Subcommittee on Aging Rehabilitation. Florida House of Representatives. March 12, 1996.
• Member, Poster Prize Committee. American Fertility Society 49th Annual Meeting. Montreal, Quebec, 1992-1993.
  
  
  Honors:
• Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Student Teaching in OB/GYN 1992-1998 - University of Florida College of Medicine
• J. Lee Dockery Award for Excellence in Teaching 1995-1996 - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - University of Florida, College of Medicine
• Award for excellence in teaching 1986-1987 - Galens Medical Society - University of Michigan Medical School
• Alpha Omega Alpha 1983
• Recipient AMA Scholarship in Clinical Nutrition 1983
• Recipient Frederick Stohlman, Jr. Student 1980 - Fellowship in Hematology, Tufts University School of Medicine
• Magna Cum Laude 1979 - Brandeis University