Robert N. Taylor, MD, PhD, is a gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Taylor received his undergraduate degree at Stanford University and completed a combined MD-PhD program at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Taylor completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. Dr. Taylor is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist widely published in the areas of endometriosis, embryonic implantation and early pregnancy complications. He received the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Distinguished Researcher Award (2007), was President of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (2010-11), and Honorary Secretary of the World Endometriosis Society (2011-2017). Dr. Taylor’s research interests include human endometrial function, uterine biology, embryonic implantation, and endometriosis. In his spare time, Dr. Taylor enjoys cycling, skiing, and various outdoor sports.
Research Statement
Dr. Taylor is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist widely published in the areas of endometriosis, embryonic implantation and early pregnancy complications. He received the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Distinguished Researcher Award (2007), was President of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (2010-11), and Honorary Secretary of the World Endometriosis Society (2011-2017). Dr. Taylor’s research interests include human endometrial function, uterine biology, embryonic implantation, and endometriosis.
Education History
Postdoctoral Training |
Paris-Sud University School of Medicine/French National Institute of Health and Medical Research |
Visiting Scientist |
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University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine |
Fellow | |
Research Fellow |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute/University of California, San Francisco |
Research Fellow |
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine |
Intern/Resident | |
Professional Medical |
Baylor College of Medicine |
MD, PhD |
Stanford University |
BS |
Selected Publications
Patent
- Taylor RN (2019). Protein pro-convertase inhibitors as a novel, non-hormonal endometriosis therapy (Emory OTT file #08047).
- Weiner RI, Martial JA, Struman I, Taylor R, Bentzien F (2001). Novel antiangiogenic peptide agents and their therapeutic and diagnostic use, #PCT/US98/09691, International application 98921156.0, U.S. Utility application 09/819,094.
- Leavitt J, Taylor RN, Varma M, Shorter S (1998). Diagnostic assay for the prediction of preeclampsia. U.S. Patent No. 5,712,103. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Roberts JM, Taylor RN (1993). Diagnostic assay for the detection of preeclampsia. U.S. Patent No. 5,238,819. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.