Ava Mainieri, PhD

Dr. Ava Mainieri is a geneticist and evolutionary biologist with deep expertise in epigenetics and female reproductive health. She received her PhD from Harvard University under Dr. David Haig, focusing on a phenomenon called genomic imprinting and its role in reproduction and pregnancy. Before that, she worked at Memorial Sloan Kettering under Dr. Jennifer Zallen, publishing papers focusing on how the collective action of cell populations lead to tissue structure. Her profound interest in the subject of evolutionary processes was sparked by her research as an undergraduate at Cornell University on super organisms— a remarkable tight knit colony of individuals formed by altruistic cooperation, and complex communication. Propelled by purpose, she leads research at Tia in order to bring forth the relevant clinical and scientific literature required to deliver integrated and comprehensive medical care to women.