Fisch Laboratory
Kathleen Fisch, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences (OB/GYN)
Faculty Director, Center for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics (CCBB)
Co-Director, Center for Perinatal Discovery (CPD)
Kathleen Fisch, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Institutionally, Dr. Fisch serves as the Faculty Director of the ACTRI Center for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics (CCBB) and as a Co-Director of the UC San Diego Center for Perinatal Discovery (CPD). In these roles, she spearheads the development of a vibrant, leading edge vision for computational genomics, bioinformatics support and infrastructure to support translational research across UCSD Health Sciences.
Translating genomic discoveries to improve mother & child health throughout the lifespan
About the Lab
Dr. Fisch’s research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying pregnancy disorders and exposures to improve maternal and child health throughout the lifespan. Active areas of research in Dr. Fisch’s lab include exploring the role of somatic mutations in placental dysfunction, identifying non-invasive biomarkers of placental disorders and investigating the relationship between prenatal exposures and pregnancy outcomes.