Chris Derderian, MD, FACS, FAAP
Principal Investigator
Research Interests
The role of microRNAs in regulating the pathogenesis of fetal growth restriction
Clinical Interests
Fetal anomalies, fetal myelomeningocele (MMC), congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM), giant omphalocele, sacrococcygeal teratoma
Principal Investigator
Research Interests
The role of microRNAs in regulating the pathogenesis of fetal growth restriction
Clinical Interests
Fetal anomalies, fetal myelomeningocele (MMC), congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM), giant omphalocele, sacrococcygeal teratoma
James Bardill, PhD
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
I hold a PhD and MS in Bioengineering from the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Campuses. My professional experience includes research in the Departments of Surgery and Bioengineering, where I’ve focused on tissue engineering projects such as biomaterial patches for prenatal spina bifida repair, drug delivery for glaucoma, and nanoparticle-miRNA conjugates for chronic wound healing applications. Currently, I am working on a project investigating miRNA expression in congenital diaphragmatic hernia patient samples for biomarker discovery, as well as a study aimed at understanding the role of extravillous trophoblasts in placental function and fetal growth restriction.
Education:
M.S. University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz
PhD. University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
I hold a PhD and MS in Bioengineering from the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Campuses. My professional experience includes research in the Departments of Surgery and Bioengineering, where I’ve focused on tissue engineering projects such as biomaterial patches for prenatal spina bifida repair, drug delivery for glaucoma, and nanoparticle-miRNA conjugates for chronic wound healing applications. Currently, I am working on a project investigating miRNA expression in congenital diaphragmatic hernia patient samples for biomarker discovery, as well as a study aimed at understanding the role of extravillous trophoblasts in placental function and fetal growth restriction.
Education:
M.S. University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz
PhD. University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz
Holly Wood, BS
Research Services Principal Professional
Holly is a Colorado native and has worked in various labs at Anschutz and currently the lab manager for the department of pediatric surgery. She has a background in developmental biology as well as pathology and is currently working in collaboration with several projects within the lab. In her free time she enjoys coaching high school volleyball.
Research Services Principal Professional
Holly is a Colorado native and has worked in various labs at Anschutz and currently the lab manager for the department of pediatric surgery. She has a background in developmental biology as well as pathology and is currently working in collaboration with several projects within the lab. In her free time she enjoys coaching high school volleyball.
Caitlin Eason, MD, MPH
Cait is a North Carolina native (Go Heels!) that came to the University of Colorado after matching here for her residency in general surgery. She started as pediatric surgery research fellow after completing her clinical PGY-2. Cait will work with the Derderian lab for two years before returning to her surgical residency. She is researching the role of microRNAs in the fetal development of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and placental angiogenesis in Fetal Growth Restriction. After residency, Cait will pursue a career in pediatric surgery and is currently interested in the subspecialty field of fetal surgery.
Cait is a North Carolina native (Go Heels!) that came to the University of Colorado after matching here for her residency in general surgery. She started as pediatric surgery research fellow after completing her clinical PGY-2. Cait will work with the Derderian lab for two years before returning to her surgical residency. She is researching the role of microRNAs in the fetal development of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and placental angiogenesis in Fetal Growth Restriction. After residency, Cait will pursue a career in pediatric surgery and is currently interested in the subspecialty field of fetal surgery.
Courtney Breckenfelder, BS
Courtney is a Research Services Professional with a Bachelor of Science from Colorado State University. Aspiring to be a physician assistant (PA), Courtney thrives on pushing the boundaries of medical research to discover innovative treatments. Currently, Courtney is working on placental organoid models to mimic fetal diseases such as fetal growth restriction and utilizing CRISPR/Cas9 to develop a gene editing approach for cystic fibrosis in utero. As a Colorado native, Courtney enjoys an array of outdoor activities such as skiing, golfing and oddly enough, scuba diving.
Courtney is a Research Services Professional with a Bachelor of Science from Colorado State University. Aspiring to be a physician assistant (PA), Courtney thrives on pushing the boundaries of medical research to discover innovative treatments. Currently, Courtney is working on placental organoid models to mimic fetal diseases such as fetal growth restriction and utilizing CRISPR/Cas9 to develop a gene editing approach for cystic fibrosis in utero. As a Colorado native, Courtney enjoys an array of outdoor activities such as skiing, golfing and oddly enough, scuba diving.
