Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) Fellowship - USC
Research/Clinical Interests: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility care for underserved patients, global health
Education/Training
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Year |
Institution | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | University of California, San Francisco | Residency | Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences |
| 2011 | University of California, Irvine | MD | Medicine |
| 2007 | University of California, Berkeley | BA | Molecular and Cell Biology |
Research & Professional Experience
| Year | |
|---|---|
| 2012-present | Research on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Clinical ART. Research assistant, Heather Huddleston, MD, Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive Sciences |
| 2012-2014 | Research on San Francisco's underserved population seeking infertility care. Research assistant, Christopher Herndon, MD, Volunteer faculty at San Francisco General Hospital |
| 2010 | Research Assistant, UC Irvine Department of Urology, Dr. McDougall |
| 2008 | Research Assistant, UC Irvine Department of Epidemiology, Dr. Edwards. Installed fuel-efficient stoves in rural Chiapas, Mexico and investigated effects on indoor air pollution and pulmonary function. Conducted survey to assess the frequency of stove use in the communities. |
| 2006-2007 | Research Assistant, Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute, Dr. Leighton |
| 2005-2007 | Research Assistant, UC Berkeley, Dr. Timiras Lab |
Achievements & Recognition
| Year | Major Honors |
|---|---|
| 2014 | National American Menopause Society (NAMS) - NAMS/Pfizer Medical Resident, Fellow, and DNP In-Training Reporter Program Scholarship |
| 2010 | Alpha Omega Alpha |
| 2009 | Association of Pathology Chairs Honor Society Member |
| 2007 | UC Berkeley Molecular and Cellular Biology Departmental Honors Program |
Presentations
Ho J, Chia-ning Kao, Lili Kuzmich, Kanade Shinkae, Marcelle Cedars, Heather Huddleston. "What does an elevated DHEAS mean? Investigation of an Isolated DHEAS in PCOS." American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). October 2013
Ho J, Jacqueline Hoffman, Marisela Cardenas, Chris Herndon. "Demographics of immigrant patients presenting for initial infertility care at an urban county hospital." American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). October 2013
Ho J, Jain N, Olamendi S, Pick D, Mucksavage P, Lee J, Carpenter P, Zi X, Louie M, Clayman R, McDougall E. Effects of Laminin 332 on in vitro growth of TEU-2 cells on Electospun Polymer for a Bladder Graft Model. Presented at the 28th World Congress of Endourology; Chicago, IL. September, 2010.
Kerbl D, Mucksavage P, Ho J, Pick D, Beck S, Lee J, Louie M, McDougall E. Non-Contrast Computed Tomography Histogram Analysis for Differing Renal Calculi Compositions. Presented at the 28th World Congress of Endourology; Chicago, IL. September, 2010.
Mucksavage P, Kerbl D, Ho J, Said S, Pick D, Lee J, Clayman R, Louie M, McDougall E. Institution of Early Discharge Plan Reduces Length of Stay Without Compromising Patient Outcomes. Presented at the 28th World Congress of Endourology; Chicago, IL. September, 2010.
Mucksavage P, Kerbl D, Ho J, Pick D, Lee J, Louie M, McDougall E. Differences in Grip Forces Among Various Robotic Instruments and da Vinci Surgical Platforms. Presented at the 25th Engineering and Urology Society Annual Meeting; San Francisco, CA. May, 2010.