Joan A. Regan, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Education:
College:
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Degree: B.S. in Biology

Medical College:
University of Missouri School of Medicine
Degree: MD

Pediatric Residency:
Montefiore Medical Center
1974-76

Neonatology Fellowship:
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Department of Pediatrics

Research Interests:
Dr. Regan is director of a large study surveying the microbial colonization of the genital tract of pregnant women. The relationship between vaginal colonization and pre-term delivery is the primary focus of this study; However, other phenomena such as the mechanisms of infection-induced premature labor and treatment of abnormally colonized women, are also of interest. The laboratory headed by Dr. Regan is capable of culturing a wide variety of potential perinatal pathogens. Studies of neonatal infection with such agents as Ureaplasma and Chlamydia are also underway.

Natural History of Group B Streptococcal Colonization in Pregnancy and Infancy

The Role of Genital Colonization in PreTerm Labor and Delivery, Premature Rupture of Membranes and Delivery of Low Birth Weight Infants.

The Role of Ureaplasma urealyticum colonization in the development of Chronic Lung Disease in Very Low Birth Weight Infants.

Usefulness of Cord blood Cytokine levels in addition to CBC indices screens in the detection of Early Onset Neonatal Sepsis among Infants born to IAP treated Mothers.

Clinical Specialties:
Attending Neonatologist
Director, Well Baby Nursery
Neonatology Consultant, Blythedale Children's Hospital and Babies and Children's Hospital Clinical Partnership, Post NICU Programs

Contact Information:

Office Telephone#	(212)305-0955
Lab Telephone#	(212)305-1557
Office Fax#	(212)305-0202
jar1@columbia.edu