Obstetrics & Gynecology

Han Research Group

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Leadership

Christina S. Han, MD
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Christina S. Han, MD

Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Clinical Professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine

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Dr. Han's Research Team is focused on three primary areas:  
  • Maternal endocrine disorders in pregnancy
  • Advanced prenatal diagnosis and management
  • Preconception optimization of maternal health
Dr. Han maintains high scientific and scholarly standards in her research team's work, works to foster independence in her trainees at all levels, and adheres to UCLA's rigorous academic standards.  

Current studies

Team members

Kandace Fung
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Kandace Fung, MD

(she/her/hers)

Project title: Understanding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the Asian and Pacific Islander Diaspora: Factors, Outcomes, and Public Health Impacts

Residency Class: 2026

Fellowship: University of Colorado

Hometown: Corona, California

Undergrad & Major/Degree: Claremont McKenna College, B.A. Biology

Grad/Medical school:  Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science/David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

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Alexander Gould, MD

Alexander Gould, MD

(he/him)

Project title: Induction of labor interventions and maternal and neonatal outcomes: Is hypoglycemia following glucose load associated with adverse neonatal or maternal outcomes?

Residency Class: 2026

Fellowship: University of Colorado

Hometown: Short Hills, NJ

Undergrad & Major/Degree: Washington University in St. Louis; dual majors: Global Health and the Environment, Psychological and Brain Sciences

Grad/Medical school: Brown University (MD)

Gwendolyn Lee, MD, MPP
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Gwendolyn Lee, MD, MPP

Internal Medicine

Project Titles:

  • Weight Loss Medications and Reproductive Health: Considerations for Preconception, Pregnancy, and Lactation
  • Smart Management of Gestational Diabetes through Wearable Devices
  • Reproductive Planning and Preconception Counseling in Kidney Disease (REPKID): A Cross-Sectional Survey

Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Masters: John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University

Residency Class: 2025

Fellowship Class: 2026

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Dr. Ava Mandelbaum

Ava Mandelbaum, MD

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA 

Undergrad & Major: UC Berkeley, Cognitive Science 

Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University 

Hobbies: anything outside (hiking, trail running, biking, skiing, camping), baking, exploring new food spots, and spending time with friends and family😊

Dr. Rujuta Sathe

Rujuta Sathe, MD

(she/her)

Project title: Postpartum Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation in patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: a Pilot Study.

Residency Class: 2028

Hometown: Cupertino, CA

Undergrad & Major/Degree: UCLA, BS/Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology

Grad/Medical school: David Geffen School of Medicine UCLA

Edward Valle

Edward Valle, MD

(they/he)

Project title: Unexpected Anemia Upon Admission to L&D

Residency Class: 2027

Hometown: East Los Angeles, California

Undergrad & Major/Degree: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, BS in Cellular and Molecular Biology

Grad/Medical school:  Boston University School of Public Health, MPH in Global Health and Biostatistics; Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, MD

Jennifer Yao