Dr. Lawrence P. Reynolds

Dr. Larry Reynolds

Lawrence P. Reynolds, Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief, Animal Science Image Gallery, National Agricultural Library
(http://anscigallery.nal.usda.gov/)
University Distinguished Professor of Animal Sciences
Department of Animal Sciences
NDSU Dept 7630
P.O. Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050 USA
Tel.: 701-730-4794
FAX:701-231-7590
Office: Room 177 - Hultz Hall
mailto: Larry.Reynolds@ndsu.edu

BACKGROUND: Dr. Reynolds was born on May 31, 1953 in Winslow, AZ. His family has been in the western U.S., including the Arizona-New Mexico area, for more than 150 years, comprising ranchers, miners, and suppliers. His ancestors were the original owners of the Spring Ranch, near Fort Stanton, NM, of Lincoln County War (Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett) fame. While growing up, Dr. Reynolds worked as a cowboy for several local ranches and spent much of his spare time rodeoing, competing primarily in the roping events.
Dr. Reynolds received his B.S. in zoology in 1977 and an M.S. in reproductive physiology in 1980, both from Arizona State University. He received his Ph.D. in reproductive physiology in 1983 from Iowa State University, and was a postdoctoral fellow in fetal nutrition/physiology at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USDA-ARS) from 1983 to 1985. Dr. Reynolds joined the faculty of North Dakota State University in 1985.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Since 1985, Dr. Reynolds has taught all or part of 8 graduate and 7 undergraduate courses. He also has received over $6 million in federal grants; served on or chaired more than 26 grant advisory committees for various federal programs; organized several national/international symposia; supervised 5 M.S. and 8 Ph.D. students, 6 postdoctoral fellows, 3 visiting scientists, and 28 undergraduate research interns; and been a Visiting Professor at various universities throughout the U.S. and Europe. Dr. Reynolds also serves as a faculty mentor for numerous junior faculty members throughout the North Dakota University system. He recently completed a 3-year term as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Animal Science (the world’s leading Animal Science journal), and currently is serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Animal Science Image Gallery at the National Agricultural Library (http://anscigallery.nal.usda.gov/). In 2007 Dr. Reynolds received the Animal Physiology and Endocrinology Award from the American Society of Animal Science, and in 2008 was named University Distinguished Professor at NDSU.

RESEARCH: The long-term goal of Dr. Reynolds’ research efforts is to provide an optimal uterine environment to ensure maternal, fetal, and postnatal health in humans and livestock. Dr. Reynolds’ program focuses on placental growth and vascular development (angiogenesis). His research career has extended over 3 decades, and he is widely recognized as one of the world's leading placental physiologists. In addition, Dr. Reynolds has made important contributions to understanding the effects of nutrition during pregnancy on fetal and placental growth and development and, consequently, life-long health and productivity.
Dr. Reynolds’ current research is focused in 3 areas: (1) Further characterizing placental vascular growth at the light and electron microscopy levels, with the goal of developing robust mathematical and physical models of the influence of changes in placental vascular architecture on placental function in normal and compromised pregnancies; (2) Evaluating placental growth and vascular development of in vitro produced embryos, including in vitro fertilized and cloned embryos, with the goal of understanding the basis of altered placental function leading to a high rate of abnormal embryonic development and death in these pregnancies; and (3) Investigating the use of modulators of placental vascular growth and function as therapeutic tools in the management of compromised pregnancies, with the goal of minimizing fetal growth restriction and loss.

CENTER for NUTRITION & PREGNANCY (CNP): Dr. Reynolds was a founding Director and still participates as a faculty member of the CNP, which has extensive research and educational efforts involving collaborators at NDSU, throughout North Dakota, and nationally and internationally. These research and teaching efforts address issues critical to both livestock production and human health (http://cnp.ndsu.nodak.edu/index.html).

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North Dakota State University Department of Animal Sciences Dr. Lawrence Reynolds

Lawrence P. Reynolds, Ph.D. Editor-in-Chief, Animal Science Image Gallery, National Agricultural Library (http://anscigallery.nal.usda.gov/) University Distinguished Professor of Animal Sciences Department of Animal Sciences NDSU Dept 7630 P.O. Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108-6050 USA Tel.: 701-730-4794 FAX:701-231-7590 Office: Room 177 - Hultz Hall mailto: Larry.Reynolds@ndsu.edu BACKGROUND: Dr. Reynolds was born on May 31, 1953 in Winslow, AZ. His family has been in the western U.S., including the Arizona-New Mexico area, for more than 150 years, comprising ranchers, miners, and suppliers. His ancestors were the original owners of the Spring Ranch, near Fort Stanton, NM, of Lincoln County War (Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett) fame. While growing up, Dr. Reynolds worked as a cowboy for several local ranches and spent much of his spare time rodeoing, competing primarily in the roping events. Dr. Reynolds received his B.S. in zoology in 1977 and an M.S. in reproductive physiology in 1980, both from Arizona State University. He received his Ph.D. in reproductive physiology in 1983 from Iowa State University, and was a postdoctoral fellow in fetal nutrition/physiology at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USDA-ARS) from 1983 to 1985. Dr. Reynolds joined the faculty of North Dakota State University in 1985. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Since 1985, Dr. Reynolds has taught all or part of 8 graduate and 7 undergraduate courses. He also has received over $6 million in federal grants; served on or chaired more than 26 grant advisory committees for various federal programs; organized several national/international symposia; supervised 5 M.S. and 8 Ph.D. students, 6 postdoctoral fellows, 3 visiting scientists, and 28 undergraduate research interns; and been a Visiting Professor at various universities throughout the U.S. and Europe. Dr. Reynolds also serves as a faculty mentor for numerous junior faculty members throughout the North Dakota University system. He recently completed a 3-year term as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Animal Science (the world’s leading Animal Science journal), and currently is serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Animal Science Image Gallery at the National Agricultural Library (http://anscigallery.nal.usda.gov/). In 2007 Dr. Reynolds received the Animal Physiology and Endocrinology Award from the American Society of Animal Science, and in 2008 was named University Distinguished Professor at NDSU. RESEARCH: The long-term goal of Dr. Reynolds’ research efforts is to provide an optimal uterine environment to ensure maternal, fetal, and postnatal health in humans and livestock. Dr. Reynolds’ program focuses on placental growth and vascular development (angiogenesis). His research career has extended over 3 decades, and he is widely recognized as one of the world's leading placental physiologists. In addition, Dr. Reynolds has made important contributions to understanding the effects of nutrition during pregnancy on fetal and placental growth and development and, consequently, life-long health and productivity. Dr. Reynolds’ current research is focused in 3 areas: (1) Further characterizing placental vascular growth at the light and electron microscopy levels, with the goal of developing robust mathematical and physical models of the influence of changes in placental vascular architecture on placental function in normal and compromised pregnancies; (2) Evaluating placental growth and vascular development of in vitro produced embryos, including in vitro fertilized and cloned embryos, with the goal of understanding the basis of altered placental function leading to a high rate of abnormal embryonic development and death in these pregnancies; and (3) Investigating the use of modulators of placental vascular growth and function as therapeutic tools in the management of compromised pregnancies, with the goal of minimizing fetal growth restriction and loss. CENTER for NUTRITION & PREGNANCY (CNP): Dr. Reynolds was a founding Director and still participates as a faculty member of the CNP, which has extensive research and educational efforts involving collaborators at NDSU, throughout North Dakota, and nationally and internationally. These research and teaching efforts address issues critical to both livestock production and human health (http://cnp.ndsu.nodak.edu/index.html). Also check out information on my: Education Courses Abbreviated Biosketch -Professional interests, publications, etc. Center for Nutrition and Pregnancy