Reproductive Endocrinologist
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Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 499 Illinois St., 6th floor San Francisco, CA 94158 |
| Practice Phone: | 415-353-7475 |
Education/Training
| 2007 | University of California, Los Angeles | B.A. | Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics |
| 2009 | University of Oxford | M.S. | Clinical Embryology |
| 2014 | University of Arizona College of Medicine | M.D. | Medicine |
| 2018 | Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences |
| 2021 | Baylor College of Medicine | M.S. | Clinical Science |
| 2021 | Baylor College of Medicine | Fellow | Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility |
Achievements & Recognition
| 2023 | USC Excellence in Teaching Award, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA |
| 2020 | A.I. and Manet Schepps Scholarship in Reproductive Genetics and Drug Discovery at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX |
| 2018 | President’s Presenter’s Award, 66th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation, Paris, FR |
| 2018 | Distinguished educator, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX |
| 2017 | President’s Presenter’s Award, 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation, Orlando, Florida |
| 2016 | Resident Research Grant, Baylor College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Houston, Texas |
| 2016 | Best Resident Award, Baylor College of Medicine Department of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Houston, Texas |
| 2014 | Commitment to Underserved People Distinction, Tucson, Arizona |
| 2010- 2014 | University of Arizona College of Medicine Medical Scholarship, Tucson, Arizona |
| 2012 | University of Arizona College of Medicine Leadership Award for Excellence, Tucson, Arizona |
| 2012 | Commitment to Underserved People Leadership Award, Tucson, Arizona |
| 2010-2012 | University of Arizona College of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Club founder and president, Tucson, AZ |
| 2003-2007 | Dean’s Honors List, Los Angeles, California |
| 2003-2007 | UCLA Honors Program, Los Angeles, California |
| 2005-2006 | Undergraduate Research Scholar, Los Angeles, California |
| 2005-2006 | Wasserman Scholar, Los Angeles, California |
| 2003-2004 | Sarah Armstrong Scholarship, Los Angeles, California |
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
1. Guner, J.Z., Monsivais, D., Nataraja, S., Yu, H., Stossi, F., Johnson, H.L., Gibbons, W.E., Martin, M.M., Palmer, S. Orally active follicle stimulation hormone (FSH) receptor allosteric agonist effects granulosa cells from infertility patient populations differently than recombinant human FSH. Fertility and Sterility. Accepted for publication
2. Mandelbaum, R.S., Melville, S.J.F., Violette, C.J., Guner, J.Z., Doody, K.A., Matsuzaki, S., Quinn, M.M., Ouzounian, J.G., Paulson, R.J., Matsuo, K. The association between uterine adenomyosis and adverse obstetric outcomes: A propensity score-matched analysis. AOGS. 102(7): 833-842. April 2023. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14581.
3. Mandelbaum, R.S., Melville, S., Masjedi, A., Agarwal, R.A., Sriprasert, I., Doody, K., Yau, K., Quinn, M.M., Paulson, R.J., Wilcox, J.G., Guner, J.Z. Clomiphene citrate throughout the duration of ovarian stimulation: an approach to reduce costs and improve injection burden in patients with diminished ovarian reserve. Oral presentation, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society 71st Annual Meeting, March 2023. Manuscript prepared for submission.
4. Bazzi, A., Nguyen, E., Gordon, C., Sadek, S.E., Ramadan, H., Jiang, V., Pavlovic, Z., Guner, J.Z., New, E.P. Effective and efficient strategy of implementing a landmark article review committee and outcomes. Poster presentation, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society 71st Annual Meeting, March 2023.
5. Doody, K.J., Mandelbaum, R.S., Guner, J.Z., Violette, C.J., Gushue, A.C., Quinn, M.M., Ho, J.R., Ouzounian, J.G., Paulson, R.J., Matsuo, K. A population analysis of the incidence of uterine rupture and placental pathology in women with a history of myomectomy. Poster presentation, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society 70th Annual Meeting, March 2022.
6. Violette, C.J., Mandelbaum, R.S., Doody, K.J., Guner, J.Z., Quinn, M.M., Ho, J.R., Ouzounian, J.G., Paulson, R.J., Matsuo, K. Obstetric outcomes in women with congenital uterine anomalies: a big data approach. Poster presentation, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society 70th Annual Meeting, March 2022.
7. Qin, X., Hakenjos, J., MacKenzie, K., Barzi, M., Chavan, H., Nyshadhan, P., Wang, J., Jung, S., Guner, J.Z., Chen, S., Guo, L., Krishnamurthy, P., Bissig, K-D., Palmer, S., Matzuk, M.M., Li, F. Metabolism of a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor duloxetine in liver microsomes and mice. Drug Metab Dispos. 50(2): 128-139. Feb 2022. doi: 10.1124/dmd.121.000633.
8. Guner, J.Z., Ghidei, L., Gibbons, W.E. The endometrial receptivity assay improves pregnancy rates in patients undergoing frozen embryo transfers. Poster presentation, American Society for Reproductive Medicine 77th Annual Scientific Meeting, October 2021.
9. Greenwood EA, Pasch LA, Shinkai K, Cedars MI, Huddleston HG. Clinical course of depression symptoms and predictors of enduring depression risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Results of a longitudinal study. Fertil Steril. 2019 01; 111(1):147-156. PMID: 30458991.
10. GGhidei, L., Guner, J.Z., Wiltshire, A., McKenzie, L., Woodard, T. Cycle characteristics and treatment outcomes among BRCA mutation carriers undergoing in vitro fertilization. Oral presentation, American Society for Reproductive Medicine 77th Annual Scientific Meeting, October 2021.
11. Guner, J.Z., Monsivais, D., Stossi, F., Johnson, H., Gibbons, W.E., Matzuk, M.M., Palmer, S. TOP5300, an orally active FSH receptor agonist may better treat specific infertility patient populations. Poster presentation, Society for Reproductive Investigation 68th Annual Scientific Meeting, July 2021.
12. Ghidei, L., Bruno-Gaston, J., Guner, J.Z., Dietrich, J. Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in patients with McCune Albright syndrome. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. (21)00217-5. June 2021. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.05.014.
13. McGlade, E., Herrera, G., Stephens, K., Olsen, S., Winuthayanon, S., Guner, J.Z., Hewitt, S., Korach, K., DeMayo, F., Lydon, J., Monsivais, D., Winuthayanon, W. Cell-type specific analysis of physiological action of estrogen in mouse oviducts. The FASEB Journal. 35(5). April 2021. doi: 10.1096/fj. 202002747R.
14. Nataraja, S., Yu, H., Guner, J.Z., Palmer, S. Discovery and preclinical development of orally active small Molecules that exhibit highly selective follicle stimulating hormone receptor agonism. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 11:602593. January 2021. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2020.602593.
15. Guner, J.Z., Jonnalagadda, V., Patil, N., Masand, R., Valdes, C., Gibbons, W.E., Anderson, M. Heterogenous overexpression of HES6 promotes the growth of uterine leiomyomas. Poster presentation Society for Reproductive Investigation 66th Annual Scientific Meeting, September 2020.
16. Guner, J.Z., Ghidei, L., Howard, R., Zarutskie, P., Appleton, J., George, V., Schutt, A. Ultrasound-guided
hysteroscopy. Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 46th Annual Scientific Meeting, March 2020.
17. Tatem, A., Guner, J.Z., McBride, J., Beilan, J., Gondokusumo, J., Schutt, A., Zarutskie, P., Gibbons, W., Lipshultz, L. Cutting the cost of parenthood: the efficacy and cost savings of compound follicle stimulating hormone. Poster presentation, American Society for Reproductive Medicine 75th Annual Scientific Meeting, October 2019.
18. Guner, J.Z., Jonnalagadda, V., Patil, N., Masand, R., Valdes, C., Gibbons, W., and Anderson, M. Heterogenous overexpression of HES6 promotes the growth of uterine leiomyomas. Oral presentation, Society for Reproductive Investigation 66th Annual Scientific Meeting, March 2019.
19. Bardawil, E., Guner, J.Z., Pan, E., and Orejuela, F. Vaginal and Bilateral Thigh Removal of a Transobturator Sling. OBG Management. 30(10). October 2018.
20. Bardawil, E., Guner, J.Z., Pan, E., and Orejuela, F. Vaginal and Bilateral Thigh Removal of a Transobturator Sling. AJOG Management. 30(10). October 2018.