The Papanna Laboratory
Welcome to the Papanna Laboratory at the McGovern Medical School Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences and The Fetal Center at the Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Thank you for taking time to learn about our research program.
The central mission of our lab is to perform innovative and cutting-edge research to understand fetal disorders and improve outcomes after fetal surgical procedures.
We investigate the methods to improve healing after in-utero spina bifida repair through regenerative technology and minimally invasive approach, and to prevent preterm birth after fetal surgery by exploring the biology of fetal membranes and amniotic fluids. The Papanna Laboratory endeavors to achieve this goal by fostering a fertile ground for the next generation of scientists and physician-scientists.
The broad research focus areas in The Papanna Laboratory are:
- In-utero spina bifida repair
- Monochorionic twins complications
- Prevention of preterm birth after fetal surgery
- Biology of amniotic fluid and fetal membranes