selected scholarly activity
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conferences
- Comparison of Granulosa Cell Aromatase Activity Between Poor and Good Responders Undergoing IVF. Fertility and Sterility. S44-S44. 2005
- Rapid Effects of Pesticides on Intracellular Calcium Changes in Human Granulosa-Lutein Cells. Fertility and Sterility. S433-S433. 2005
- Aromatase activity in granulosa cells as a predictor of pregnancy potential. International Congress Series. 139-142. 2004
- Dichlorodiphenylchloroethylene elevates cytosolic calcium concentrations and oscillations in human granulosa cells. Fertility and Sterility. 11-11. 2004
- Endocrine disrupters and ovarian function. International Congress Series. 126-132. 2004
- Environmental toxicant induced changes in aromatase activity in estrogen sensitive target tissues.. Biology of Reproduction. 128-128. 2003
- An Overview of Some Reproductive Toxicology Studies Conducted At Health Canada. Toxicology and Industrial Health. 447-459. 1996
- The chemotactic properties of relaxin: A simplified apparatus to measure human sperm attraction.. Biology of Reproduction. 138-138. 1996
- OVARIAN TOXICITY OF HEXACHLOROBENZENE IN THE CYNOMOLGUS MONKEY (MACACA-FASCICULARIS). Biology of Reproduction. 77-77. 1994
- INCREASED ORNITHINE DECARBOXYLASE ACTIVITY DURING PROGESTERONE-INDUCED MATURATION IN XENOPUS-LAEVIS OOCYTES. European Journal of Cell Biology. 24-24. 1980
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journal articles
- Retracted: Up‐regulation of microRNA‐145 promotes differentiation by repressing OCT4 in human endometrial adenocarcinoma cells. Cancer. 117:3989-3998. 2011
- Granulosa Cell Aromatase Activity in Women Undergoing IVF: A Comparison of Good and Poor Responders. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada. 30:138-142. 2008
- The Detrimental Effect of Smoking on Female Fertility and IVF Success. Current Women's Health Reviews. 4:16-24. 2008
- Influence of dichlorodiphenylchloroethylene on vascular endothelial growth factor and insulin-like growth factor in human and rat ovarian cells. Reproductive Toxicology. 24:359-364. 2007
- Reproductive Toxicology of Environmental Toxicants: Emerging Issues and Concerns. Current Pharmaceutical Design. 13:3005-3019. 2007
- Perspectives: The Possible Influence of Assisted Reproductive Technologies on Transgenerational Reproductive Effects of Environmental Endocrine Disruptors. Toxicological Sciences. 96:218-226. 2007
- Binding of progesterone to cell surfaces of human granulosa-lutein cells. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 101:61-67. 2006
- Rapid action of pesticides on cytosolic calcium concentrations in cultures of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Reproductive Toxicology. 21:271-279. 2006
- A simplified method for preparing IVF granulosa cells for culture. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 23:93-95. 2006
- Do Insecticides have Adverse Effects on Reproduction. Immunology, Endocrine and Metabolic Agents in Medicinal Chemistry. 6:45-56. 2006
- Ovarian Toxicity of Environmental Toxicants. Immunology, Endocrine and Metabolic Agents in Medicinal Chemistry. 6:37-43. 2006
- Rapid effects of pesticides on human granulosa-lutein cells. Reproduction. 131:299-310. 2006
- Non-genomic action of estradiol and progesterone on cytosolic calcium concentrations in primary cultures of human granulosa-lutein cells. Human Reproduction. 20:2383-2390. 2005
- Environmental and occupational factors affecting fertility and IVF success. Human Reproduction Update. 11:43-57. 2005
- Dichlorodiphenylchloroethylene Elevates Cytosolic Calcium Concentrations and Oscillations in Primary Cultures of Human Granulosa-Lutein Cells1. Biology of Reproduction. 70:1693-1700. 2004
- Synergistic effects between FSH and 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(P-chlorophenyl)ethylene (P,P'-DDE) on human granulosa cell aromatase activity. Human Reproduction. 19:1089-1093. 2004
- Mammary Gland Morphology in Sprague-Dawley Rats following Treatment with an Organochlorine Mixture in Utero and Neonatal Genistein. Toxicological Sciences. 77:91-100. 2004
- Resveratrol, a natural aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonist, protects lung from DNA damage and apoptosis caused by benzo[a]pyrene. Journal of Applied Toxicology. 23:255-261. 2003
- Levels of Environmental Contaminants in Human Follicular Fluid, Serum, and Seminal Plasma of Couples Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 43:121-126. 2002
- Thyroid Toxicity Due to Subchronic Exposure to a Complex Mixture of 16 Organochlorines, Lead, and Cadmium. Toxicological Sciences. 67:207-218. 2002
- Effects of Subchronic Exposure to a Complex Mixture of Persistent Contaminants in Male Rats: Systemic, Immune, and Reproductive Effects. Toxicological Sciences. 67:131-143. 2002
- Resveratrol, a natural aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonist, protects sperm from DNA damage and apoptosis caused by benzo(a)pyrene. Reproductive Toxicology. 15:479-486. 2001
- Sperm swim-up techniques and DNA fragmentation. Human Reproduction. 16:1950-1953. 2001
- Granulosa–luteal cell function in vitro and ovarian stimulation protocols. Human Reproduction. 16:195-196. 2001
- Relationship between steroid concentrations in ovarian follicular fluid and oocyte morphology in patients undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) treatment. Reproduction. 118:229-233. 2000
- A simple apparatus for studying sperm attraction: chemotaxis induced by relaxin and progesterone. Medical Science Research. 27:693-696. 1999
- Melatonin receptor mRNA expression in human granulosa cells. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 156:107-110. 1999
- Hypotension following mild bouts of resistance exercise and submaximal dynamic exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 79:148-154. 1999
- Steroidogenesis in luteinized granulosa cell cultures varies with follicular priming regimen. Human Reproduction. 13:2064-2067. 1998
- Canadian semen quality: an analysis of sperm density among eleven academic fertility centers. Fertility and Sterility. 70:76-80. 1998
- Andrology: Semen parameters as predictors of in-vitro fertilization: the importance of strict criteria sperm morphology. Human Reproduction. 11:1445-1450. 1996
- Polyploidy and failed fertilization in in-vitro fertilization are related to patient's age and gamete quality. Human Reproduction. 11:614-617. 1996
- Acrosin activity in pelleted frozen sperm does not correlate with in vitro fertilization of oocytes. Andrologia. 28:349-352. 1996
- Production of a growth factor by human spermatozoa. Molecular Andrology. 8:35-45. 1996
- Alterations in circulating ovarian steroids in hexachlorobenzene-exposed monkeys. Reproductive Toxicology. 9:541-548. 1995
- Immune response to changes in training intensity and volume in runners. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 27:1111???1117-1111???1117. 1995
- Infertility: Natural cycles for in-vitro fertilization: cost-effectiveness analysis and factors influencing outcome*. Human Reproduction. 10:1719-1724. 1995
- Melatonin receptors on human granulosa cell membranes. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM). 80:1747-1749. 1995
- Melatonin receptors on human granulosa cell membranes.. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM). 80:1747-1749. 1995
- Melatonin and steroids in human pre-ovulatory follicular fluid: seasonal variations and granulosa cell steroid production. Human Reproduction. 10:50-55. 1995
- Cigarette smoking and the outcomes of in vitro fertilization: measurement of effect size and levels of action. Fertility and Sterility. 62:807-814. 1994
- Identification of a transforming growth factor alpha-like molecule in human seminal plasma. Fertility and Sterility. 61:129-135. 1994
- Developmental changes in the gonadotropin releasing hormone neuron of the female rabbit: effects of tamoxifen citrate and pregnant mare serum gonadotropin. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 71:761-767. 1993
- Reproductive endocrine effects of chronic lead exposure in the male cynomolgus monkey. Reproductive Toxicology. 7:203-209. 1993
- Frequency and predictive value of antisperm antibodies among infertile couples. Human Reproduction. 8:592-598. 1993
- The pituitary gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor of the female rabbit: characterization and developmental aspects. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 70:1639-1646. 1992
- Telomere length predicts replicative capacity of human fibroblasts.. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 89:10114-10118. 1992
- Relationship among running mileage, bone density, and serum testosterone in male runners. Journal of applied physiology. 73:1165-1170. 1992
- Developmental patterns of bioactive and immunoreactive FSH in the female rabbit: effects of ovariectomy. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 46:45-49. 1992
- Chronic stress increases estrogen and other steroids in inseminated rats. Physiology and Behavior. 52:159-162. 1992
- Premature labour induced by cortisol in the unrestrained pregnant rabbit. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 44:229-236. 1992
- Impaired human embryo development in Earle's culture medium compared to Ham's F10. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 9:177-178. 1992
- Cigarette smoking and outcomes of in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer: a prospective cohort study. Human Reproduction. 7:358-361. 1992
- Light-Related Melatonin Changes in Pituitary Response to Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone during Sexual Development in the Female Rabbit. NeuroSignals. 1:219-227. 1992
- An immunohistochemical study of the GnRH neuron morphology and topography in the adult female rabbit hypothalamus. Developmental Dynamics. 191:293-300. 1991
- Increased fertilization of human oocytes with low sperm density at insemination. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 8:176-177. 1991
- Melatonin and aromatase stimulating activity of human seminal plasma. Andrologia. 23:227-231. 1991
- The agonist (d-leu-6,des-gly-10)-LHRH-ethylamide does not protect the fecundity of rats exposed to high dose unilateral ovarian irradiation. Reproductive Toxicology. 5:385-388. 1991
- The short-term reproductive toxicity of cyclophosphamide in the female rat. Reproductive Toxicology. 5:481-485. 1991
- Influence of blood clots in the cumulus complex on oocyte fertilization and cleavage. Human Reproduction. 5:744-746. 1990
- Effects of steroid implants on the prepubertal increase in circulating gonadotropins and sexual receptivity in the female rabbit. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 35:415-419. 1990
- Opioidergic control of gonadotropin secretion in the female rabbit: divergent effects of morphine on secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 67:1486-1492. 1989
- Immunoglobulin-mediated hypersensitivity in response to long-term treatment with gonadorelin hydrochloride (Factrel) in a female patient. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 160:979-983. 1989
- The effect of medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera) on ovarian radiosensitivity. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 160:990-994. 1989
- Effects of in-vivo administration of GnRH on the release of gonadotrophins in the female rabbit. Reproduction. 85:325-329. 1989
- Changes in 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity in the developing rabbit ovary. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 31:983-986. 1988
- Opioidergic Control of Luteinizing Hormone Release in the Female Rabbit: Influence of Ovariectomy and Steroid Replacement on Pulsatile Secretion1. Biology of Reproduction. 39:630-637. 1988
- Innervation and gap junction formation in the myometrium of pregnant little brown bats, Myotis lucifugus. Anatomical Record. 221:611-618. 1988
- Plasma progesterone concentrations in female little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus) during hibernation. Reproduction. 83:59-65. 1988
- Binding of 125I-labelled human chorionic gonadotropin to cell membrane receptors in rabbit ovarian slices. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 66:337-341. 1988
- Effects of ovariectomy and estradiol replacement on naloxone induced LH secretion in the female rabbit. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 29:347-351. 1988
- A novel suppressor cell develops in uterine decidua in response to fetal trophoblast-type cells.. Regional immunology. 1:182-189. 1988
- An evaluation of the serum FSH as a biomarker for ovarian toxicity in the rat. Reproductive Toxicology. 2:111-115. 1988
- Opioidergic control of luteinizing hormone secretion in the female rabbit: influence of age on the response to naloxone. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 66:38-42. 1988
- Effects of ionizing radiation and pretreatment with [D-Leu6,des-Gly10] luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone ethylamide on developing rat ovarian follicles.. Cancer Research. 47:5005-5008. 1987
- Diurnal Variation in the Excretion of 6β-Hydroxycortisol and Estriol at 32 Weeks Gestation. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation. 23:157-159. 1987
- Development of Opiate ([3H]Naloxone)-Binding Sites in Female Rabbit Brain: Correlation with Prepubertal Gonadotropin Secretion1. Biology of Reproduction. 35:572-578. 1986
- Brain opioid receptors in the hibernating bat, Myotis lucifugus: Modification by low temperature and comparison with rat, mouse and hamster. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior. 25:527-532. 1986
- Role of the Pituitary in Controlling Oogenesis in the Rabbit1. Biology of Reproduction. 35:191-197. 1986
- Effects of different photoperiods on circulating levels of melatonin and N-acetylserotonin in the female rabbit. European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE). 112:145-149. 1986
- Plasma Progesterone Levels during Pregnancy in the Little Brown Bat Myotis Lucifugus (Vespertilionidae)1. Biology of Reproduction. 34:878-884. 1986
- Age-related changes in the concentrations of serum gonadotrophins and cholesterol in the female rabbit. Journal of Endocrinology. 109:287-290. 1986
- Glucose metabolism in perinatal gonads of the rabbit. Reproduction. 77:207-209. 1986
- An analysis of the effects of increasing doses of ionizing radiation to the exteriorized rat ovary on follicular development, atresia, and serum gonadotropin levels. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 154:306-309. 1986
- Administration of GnRH in vivo stimulates progesterone and inhibits androgen accumulation by ovarian follicles isolated from pubertal rabbits. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 22:91-96. 1985
- Does dihydrotestosterone induce atresia in the hypophysectomized immature female rat treated with pregnant mare's serum gonadotropin?. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 151:250-255. 1985
- Effects of pregnant mare's serum gonadotrophin administered in vivo on steroid accumulation by isolated rabbit ovarian follicles. European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE). 107:531-537. 1984
- Variations in Urinary Levels of Free 6β-Hydroxycortisol, Cortisol, and Estrogens in Late Pregnancy. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation. 18:83-87. 1984
- Effects of in vivo administration of steroids on release of 3H2O from [lβ,2β-3H] and [1-3H]androstenedione by isolated rabbit ovarian follicles. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 19:1651-1656. 1983
- Release of 3H2O from 1β,2β[3H]androstenedione by equine granulosa cells. European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE). 104:227-232. 1983
- Relationship of meiotic prophase and ornithine decarboxylase in the neonatal rabbit ovary. Cell and Tissue Research. 231:565-570. 1983
- Relationship of ornithine decarboxylase activity to HCG induced androgen production by rabbit testis. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 38:973-974. 1982
- Effects of cholera toxin and actinomycin on synthesis of [35S]methionine-labeled proteins during progesterone-induced maturation of Xenopus laevis oocytes. Developmental Biology. 91:36-42. 1982
- In vitro effects of sex steroids on LH-stimulated steroid accumulation by isolated rabbit ovarian follicles. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 26:223-229. 1982
- Acute effects of LH on incorporation of [35S]-methionine into proteins by isolated rabbit ovarian follicles. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 16:479-482. 1982
- EFFECTS OF IN-VIVO ADMINISTRATION OF SEX HORMONES ON LUTEINIZING HORMONE-STIMULATED STEROID ACCUMULATION BY ISOLATED RABBIT OVARIAN FOLLICLES. Journal of Endocrinology. 91:495-500. 1981
- Peripheral Concentrations of Gonadotropins and Progestins During Pregnancy in Rabbits After Active Immunization Against Testosterone. Fertility and Sterility. 36:232-237. 1981
- Asymmetric distribution of male and female foetuses in the pregnant rabbit uterus. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 37:690-691. 1981
- Modifications in oocyte protein synthesis induced by progesterone in Xenopus laevis. FEBS Letters. 127:237-240. 1981
- Role of protein synthesis in rabbit follicular testosterone production. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 14:285-293. 1981
- CORRECTION. FEBS Letters. 131:189-189. 1981
- Involvement of cAMP in the cytoplasmic control of meiotic cell division in Xenopus laevis oocytes.. Advances in second messenger and phosphoprotein research. 14:421-428. 1981
- Pituitary Gonadotrophins in Fetal and Neonatal Rabbits. Neonatology. 40:199-203. 1981
- Increased ornithine decarboxylase activity during meiotic maturation in xenopus laevis oocytes. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 96:1274-1281. 1980
- Effects of immunizing rabbits against oestradiol-6-oxime-BSA on ovarian follicular development. European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE). 94:235-241. 1980
- Immunization of female rabbits against testosterone stimulates testosterone accumulation by isolated ovarian follicles. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 36:465-466. 1980
- ADENOSINE-TRIPHOSPHATE INHIBITS LH STIMULATED TESTOSTERONE ACCUMULATION BY ISOLATED RABBIT OVARIAN FOLLICLES. IRCS MEDICAL SCIENCE-BIOCHEMISTRY. 8:322-322. 1980
- An unusual case of male pseudohermaphroditism.. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 54:492-496. 1979
- In vitro effects of melatonin on HCG stimulation of steroid accumulation by rabbit ovarian follicles. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 10:714-715. 1979
- Molecular control of rabbit follicular testosterone production Role of protein and RNA after stimulation with luteinizing hormone. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: international journal of biochemistry and biophysics. 562:331-341. 1979
- Molecular control of rabbit follicular testosterone production: Role of cyclic AMP and cyclic GMP. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 10:291-297. 1979
- HYPERREACTIO LUTEINALIS IN PREGNANCY. Singapore journal of obstetrics & gynaecology. 10:71-74. 1979
- EFFECTS OF ACTIVE IMMUNIZATION OF FEMALE RABBITS AGAINST TESTOSTERONE. Journal of Endocrinology. 79:339-347. 1978
- Morphological changes in the rabbit ovary after active immunization to testosterone. Cell and Tissue Research. 193:533-542. 1978
- Luteinizing Hormone Response of Castrated Rabbits to Treatment with Testosterone Propionate and Estradiol Benzoate. Neuroendocrinology. 25:22-31. 1978
- Ovarian hormonal responses to exercise. Journal of applied physiology. 44:109-114. 1978
- Prostaglandins and Steroidogenesis by Isolated Rabbit Ovarian Follicles. Hormone Research in Paediatrics. 9:31-40. 1978
- Steroid metabolism in testicular tissue of genetic mutant mice. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 9:41-45. 1978
- PROGESTERONE METABOLISM IN THE FEMALE GORILLA. Journal of Endocrinology. 75:439-440. 1977
- Central aromatization of testosterone in testicular feminized mice. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 33:1392-1393. 1977
- Unconjugated amniotic fluid cortisol. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 128:701-702. 1977
- STEROID PRODUCTION BY ISOLATED RABBIT OVARIAN FOLLICLES: EFFECTS OF LUTEINIZING HORMONE FROM MATING TO IMPLANTATION. Journal of Endocrinology. 73:59-65. 1977
- Biogenic amines and rabbit follicular testosterone production. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 8:249-250. 1977
- EFFECT OF 20α-HYDROXYY-4-PREGNEN-3-ONE ON LUTEINIZING HORMONE SECRETION IN THE FEMALE RABBIT. European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE). 84:45-50. 1977
- Conversion of testosterone to androstenedione by liver homogenates of testicular feminized mice. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 32:1607-1608. 1976
- SEX HORMONE PRODUCTION BY ISOLATED RABBIT FOLLICLES IN THE PRESENCE OF GONADOTROPHINS. Journal of Endocrinology. 71:167-168. 1976
- TESTOSTERONE PRODUCTION BY ISOLATED RABBIT FOLLICLES IN THE PRESENCE OF LUTEINIZING HORMONE AND INHIBITORS OF STEROIDOGENIC ENZYMES. European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE). 82:637-643. 1976
- EFFECTS OF SEXUAL ACTIVITY ON LUTEINIZING HORMONE AND TESTOSTERONE LEVELS IN THE ADULT MALE RABBIT. Journal of Endocrinology. 69:183-191. 1976
- Precocious puberty in rats induced by hypothalamic lesions: A comparison of platinum and stainless steel electrodes. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 32:661-663. 1976
- Synthesis of estrogen methyl ethers by extractive alkylation. Steroids. 27:481-492. 1976
- Prediction of fetal sex in cattle by testosterone levels in allantoic fluid. Reproduction. 46:441-442. 1976
- Pituitary testicular relationship in the adult male rabbit after experimental cryptorchidism. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 7:151-152. 1976
- Changes in the Concentration of LH, FSH and Estrogen in the Immature Female Rat during Precocious Sexual Maturation Induced by Electrochemical Stimulation of the Brain. Hormone Research in Paediatrics. 7:34-42. 1976
- Immobilization Does not Inhibit the Post-Coital Ovulatory Surge of Luteinizing Hormone in the Rabbit. Neuroendocrinology. 20:352-357. 1976
- Lack of Correlation between Amniotic Fluid Progesterone and Fetal Sex Near Term. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation. 7:358-362. 1976
- Testosterone Production by Ovarian Follicles of the Domestic Cat <i>(Felis catus)</i>. Hormone Research in Paediatrics. 7:91-98. 1976
- Variations in ovarian steroid levels during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Clinical Biochemistry. 8:234-239. 1975
- INCREASE OF SERUM PROLACTIN IN MALE RATS BY (−)-TRANS-Δ9-TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL. Journal of Endocrinology. 63:415-416. 1974
- Fetal androgen and human chorionic gonadotropin excretion in relation to genetic sex. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 117:291-292. 1973
- The in Vivo Metabolism of 16α-Hydroxydehydroisoandrosterone in Man*. Biochemistry. 6:2040-2052. 1967
- Microbiological 16α-Hydroxylation of Dehydroisoandrosterone-3-sulfate. Endocrinology. 80:177-180. 1967
- Pollutants, Sedentarism, Circadian Rhythm and their Effects on Fertility. Reproductive Biology Insights. 2:47-52.