• Reproductive neuroendocrinology and neurosecretion
• Circadian control of reproductive capacity, at the level of the hypothalamus and gonads
• Sex steroid hormone modulation of neuronal gene expression and activity
• Role of the circadian clock in initiation/progression of reproductive cancers

Professional Awards: 

• 1999- Endocrine Society Travel Award, 81st Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA
• 2003- Endocrine Society Travel Award, 85th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
• 2004- International Society for Endocrinology Travel Award, 12th Congress, Lisboa, Portugal
• 2009- Top Prof Award, Oregon State University Mortar Board