PhD Student
University of Kentucky
My name is Katie Land and I am a PhD student in the Hannon Laboratory at the University of Kentucky. Our lab is devoted to understanding how environmental exposures impact women’s reproductive health and fertility. My PhD project investigates how phthalates (a family of endocrine-disruptors) disrupt the ovulatory process. My ultimate career goal is to direct the laboratory division of an IVF clinic to help couples who are experiencing infertility and same-sex couples create biological families. I also plan to stay heavily involved in research to continue understanding how to provide better healthcare for individuals suffering from reproductive disorders.