41. PMS and Perinatal Research Program Lori Spoozak, Doris Duke clinical Research Fellow, Yale School of Medicine.

Dr. Kimberly Yonkers, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Ohtetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Health Sciences, and Instructor in Epidemiology and Public Health at the Yale School of Medicine. The PMS and perinatal Research Program provides information and treatment on a variety of women's health issues. Currently, we have research studies investigating Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Pregnancy and their Effects on Birth Outcomes, Substance Use during Pregnancy, Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Cysphoric Disorder. The PMS and Perinatal Research Program is staffed by women and men with diverse educational backgrounds including MD, RN, MPH, MS W, CNW, and PhDs. Additionally, the program hosts many students for internships from Yale College, Quinnipiac University, Yale School of Medicine, Epidemiology and Public health, and Southern CT State University School of Social Work.