Trainees
Fellows:
Kindra Larson, M.D.
Dr. Larson received a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering in 1993 from University of Colorado. She went on to receive her MD from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2003. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester - Strong Memorial Hospital in 2007. She is currently the third year fellow in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow at the University of Michigan and is involved in the research efforts of all PFRG projects.
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Cynthia Brincat, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Brincat the second year fellow in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and just completed her residency at the University of Michigan. She is a graduate of Smith College and completed her PhD in philosophy with a concentration in ethics at Loyola University, Chicago. She taught philosophy and medical ethics for several years, then returned to Loyola for her MD. Dr. Brincat is involved in the research efforts of all PFRG projects. After completing fellowship, Dr. Brincat hopes to continue working in medical education integrating her background as a clinician and ethicist. Contact
Mitchell Berger, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Berger is currently the first year fellow in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where he double majored in Biochemistry and Economics, then entered the combined MD/PhD program at the University of Pennsylvania, working in the laboratory of Mark Lemmon PhD. His PhD thesis was on Mechanisms of ErbB Receptor Oligomerization, for which he received the Saul Winegrad, MD, Award for Outstanding Dissertation. He was awarded his PhD degree in 2004, and received his MD in 2005 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Berger then completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan prior to starting his fellowship here in Female Pelvic Medicine/Reconstructive Surgery. Contact
Graduate Student Research Assistants:
Dejun Jing, M.S.
Mr. Jing received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical science and engineering from Anhui Polytechnic University in 1992. He went on to receive a Master of Science in mechanical science and engineering from the University of Science and Technology in 2001. Mr. Jing is enrolled in University of Michigan's mechanical engineering Ph.D. program. Mr. Jing is a graduate student research assistant for Core B of the SCOR2 grant.
ContactJinyong Kim
Mr. Kim received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Seoul National University in Korea in 2006. He went on to receive a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Michinga in 2008. Mr. Kim is currently enrolled in the mechanical engineering PhD program at the University of Michigan and is a graduate student research assistant for Project 1: Measurement rate of fetal head descent of the SCOR2 grant.
ContactJiajia Luo
Mr. Luo received Bachelor and Master of Science in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from Xiamen University in China in 2004 and 2007. He went on to receive a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan in 2009. Mr. Luo is currently enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at the University of Michigan and is a graduate student research assistant for Project 1: Measurement rate of fetal head descent of the SCOR2 grant.
ContactRuth Zielinski
Ruth Zielinski received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from University of Michigan in 1992. She went on to receive a Master of Science in 1995 and has been practicing nurse midwivery since that time. Mrs. Zielinski is enrolled in University of Michigan's Nursing Ph.D. program. She is a graduate student research assistant for Project 2: Evaluating Maternal Recovery from Labor & Delivery (EMRLD)of the SCOR2 grant.
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Visiting Researchers:
Aisha Yousuf, MD
Aisha received her Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) from Weill Cornell medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q) in May of 2008. She is currently a first year resident at the University of Michigan. She assists on several projects with the Pelvic Floor Research Group.
