Florence Pat Haseltine

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Florence Pat Haseltine, 2021

Florence Pat Haseltine is an American physician, scientist, and advocate for women's health. She is known for her contributions to the field of reproductive endocrinology and her efforts to promote the careers of women in medicine and science.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Florence Pat Haseltine was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She earned her B.A. in Biophysics from UC Berkeley and her Ph.D. in Biophysics from the MIT. She later received her M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Career[edit | edit source]

Haseltine began her career as a researcher in reproductive endocrinology and has made significant contributions to the understanding of fertility and infertility. She has held various academic and administrative positions, including serving as the Director of the Center for Population Research at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Advocacy and Contributions[edit | edit source]

Florence Pat Haseltine is a strong advocate for women in science and medicine. She founded the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) to promote research on women's health and to ensure that women are included in clinical trials. She has also been involved in numerous initiatives to support the careers of women in STEM fields.

Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]

Haseltine has received numerous awards for her work, including the American Medical Women's Association's Elizabeth Blackwell Award and the Society for Women's Health Research's Visionary Award.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Florence Pat Haseltine is married to David Baltimore, a Nobel Prize-winning biologist. They have two children.

Selected Publications[edit | edit source]

  • Reproductive Endocrinology: A Molecular Approach
  • Women's Health Research: A Medical and Policy Primer

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD