Scientist Profile – Gary R. Newton

Gary Newton Ph.D.
Research Scientist Leader (Animal Systems)

Office: P.O. Box 519; MS 2008, AGRL, RM 158, Prairie View, TX 77446
Phone: (936) 261-5036
Email: grnewton@pvamu.edu

Education

Post Doctoral., University of Florida (Reproductive Biology)
Ph.D., University of Kentucky (Animal Science)
M.S., University of Kentucky (Animal Science)
B.Sc., State University of New York, College at Geneseo (Biology)

Key Interests

Animals System, Reproductive Performance, Genetic Improvement Animal Genome

Expertise and Current Research Interests

For all mammalian pregnancies the first 30 days is the most critical stage for survival of the conceptus (i.e. the early embryo and associated fetal membranes).  Of all human and domestic animal pregnancies that fail, the largest proportion is lost during the earliest stages of conceptus – uterine interactions. We study the molecular mechanisms maternal and fetal tissues use to communicate with each other when they come into contact during the first 30 days of pregnancy. This type of cell recognition is important for events leading to establishment of pregnancy and formation of the placenta. Understanding these developmentally regulated events may lead to better treatment and diagnostic strategies for infertility, novel approaches to contraception and better methods for controlled breeding in livestock.