Endometriosis Foundation of America supports innovative research studies that aim to develop better strategies in diagnosing and treating endometriosis. These research studies investigate many different topics, from the social impact of the disease to the molecular level. Studies funded by EndoFound continue to be published in top journals and garner distinguished awards.
Explore the groundbreaking work of our scientific grant recipients.
2024-2025 Grant Recipients
Uterine NK cell dysfunction in endometriosis pathobiology
- Dorien Feyaerts, PhD
- Brice Gaudilliere, MD, PhD
- Linda Giudice, MD, PhD
- Marina Sirota, PhD
Assessment of Reproductive Health Improvement in Endometriosis by novel STING inhibitors (ARIES)
- Luis Villacorta, PhD, FAHA
- Indrajit Chowdhuri, PhD
- Winston E. Thompson, PhD
Uterine adenomyosis: elucidating the etiopathogenesis and proposing new diagnostic biomarkers
- Marie-Madeleine Dolmans, MD, PhD
- Jacques Donnez, MD, PhD
- Christina Anna Stratopoulou, MSc
- Margherita Zipponi, MSc
- Chloé Beaussart, MD, PhD
- Olivier Van Kerk
- Dolores Gonzalez
Modeling Endometriosis: Uncovering the Role of Dendritic Cells in Perpetuating Disease.
- Elise Courtois, PhD
- Nelio Oliveira, PhD
- Joshua Lee, MD/PhD candidate
Define the Role of Humoral Immunity in the Pathophysiology of Endometriosis
- Diane F. Jelinek, Ph.D.
- Khash Khazaie, Ph.D.
- Joseph Grande, M.D., Ph.D.
- Karen Anderson M.D., Ph.D.
- Zaraq Khan, M.B.B.S., M.S.
- Johnny Yi, M.D.
- Megan Wasson, M.D.
Researcher Spotlight Interviews
Dr. Chandrakant Tayade
Dr. Chandrakant Tayade is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences at Queen's University, whose work focuses on immunology. In 2019, he received a grant from EndoFound to study the role of the immune system in endometriosis. Dr. Tayade is collaborating with researchers from Northwell Health on the Research Outsmarts Endometriosis (ROSE) study to analyze biobanked menstrual effluent samples from endometriosis patients.
Dr. Anna Pollack
Dr. Anna Pollack is an Associate Professor at George Mason University College of Health and Human Services in the Department of Community and Global Health. She received an EndoFound grant in 2018 to study endocrine-disrupting chemicals in individuals with endometriosis. Dr. Pollack explained how our bodies are exposed to these chemicals all over the life course, which may affect the natural functioning of hormones.
Dr. Khash Khazaie and Dr. Zaraq Khan
Khash Khazaie PhD, DSc is Professor of Immunology and expert in inflammation, and Zaraq Khan, MD is Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Chair of the Divisions of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility with joint appointment as a consultant surgeon in the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, at the Mayo Clinic.
The ROSE Study
Purpose: A team of committed Feinstein Institute researchers and professionals are conducting the Research OutSmarts Endometriosis (ROSE) study. The goal of the ROSE study is to investigate the causes of endometriosis and bring improved diagnostics and treatments for women with endometriosis. More information on the recent work the research team has uncovered can be found here.
Time Commitment for Participant: Variable. Approximately 2-4hrs (telephonic screening and online paperwork)
Principal Investigator Contact and Institution: Feinstein Institute for Medical Research 516-562-3636