John Davis
John S. Davis is Director of Research and Development at the Olson Center for Women’s Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). He is the inaugural director of the Nebraska Center for Women’s Health Research. His research in ovarian physiology and fertility, particularly on molecular and cellular signaling mechanisms, has provided novel information on the mechanisms of action of the gonadotropins LH and FSH, prostaglandins and growth factors involved in ovarian follicular development and the formation and regression of the corpus luteum. A significant focus of research strives to (1) understand how the action of FSH changes with age, and (2) understand the control of progesterone production, a steroid hormone vital for ovulation and maintenance of pregnancy. He has over 200 publications, which have 10,000 citations. He is a strong supporter of collaborative research and mentoring students and junior investigators. His research is supported by the NIH, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and NIFA (USDA), as well as local and private sources. Dr. Davis served as President of the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) in 2018 and was appointed a Fellow of the SSR in 2021. He received the Distinguished Scientist and Research Leadership awards from UNMC. He received the SSR Research Award in 2024.
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