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Catherine J. Vladutiu, PhD, MPH – UNC Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Catherine J. Vladutiu, PhD, MPH

Research Assistant Professor, Maternal Fetal Medicine

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Catherine J. Vladutiu, PhD, MPH

Research Assistant Professor, Maternal Fetal Medicine

About

DIVISION:

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Personal Biography:

Dr. Vladutiu is a Research Assistant Professor in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine where she aims to bridge public health and clinical medicine to improve maternal outcomes. In this role, she provides analytic support, consultation, and expertise in perinatal epidemiology and also co-facilitates the MFM fellowship research curriculum. Dr. Vladutiu conducts epidemiologic research in maternal and perinatal health, with a particular focus on cardiovascular health and pregnancy.

Preferred Name: Catherine

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Education:

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cardiovascular Epidemiology- UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC; 2012-2014
  • Doctor of Philosophy- UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC; 2007-2012
  • Master of Public Health- University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY; 2001-2003
  • Bachelor of Arts- University of Rochester, Rochester, NY; 1998-2002

Research Interests:

  • Pregnancy-associated mortality
  • Severe maternal morbidity
  • Cardiovascular health of women
  • Emergency care utilization during pregnancy
  • Pregnancy as a window to future health

Recent Publications:

For a complete list of recent publications, please visit Dr. Vladutiu’s PubMed listing.