coas.siu.edu | Winters, Todd

Winters,Todd A.

Title: Department Chair

Department of Animal Science, Food & Nutrition

Office Phone:

618.453.1763

e-mail:

tw3a@siu.edu

Building Location:
Agriculture Building

Room Number:

Room 127

Mailing Address:

Department of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition

Mail Code 4417

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois 62901

Classes:

· ANS 331

· ANS 426

· ANS 431

· ANS 433

· ANS 434

· PHSL 570Q

Descriptions are available for each of these classes in the course listing for Animal Science [ANS].

Education:

· Postdoctorate [1992-1994], University of Virginia School of Medicine

· Ph.D. [1992], University of Wisconsin-Madison

· M.S. [1985], Purdue University

· B.S. [1983], Washington State University

Specialty:

Dr.Winters specializes in reproductive and nutritional endocrinology. Dr. Winters uses molecular and cellular approaches to study reproduction and other biological systems in animals and humans. Dr. Winters also has an adjunct appointment with the Department of Physiology at the SIUC School of Medicine.

Dr. Winters' research interests are with endocrine factors that effect reproduction and development. His current reseach emphasizes the effects of soy phytoestrogens and other non-steroidal estrogens on mammalian reproduction, as well as other physiological parameters including cardiovascular health, breast and prostrate cancer, and aging. He is also interested in the molecular endocrine control of fetal development of the reproductive system. Dr. Winters teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Physiology and Biotechnology.

Other:

Research Interests:

· Endocine factors that effect reproduction and development.

· Effects of soy phytoestrogens and other non-steroidal estrogens on mammalian reproduction, as well as other physiological parameters including cardiovascular health, breast and prostrate cancer, and aging.

For additional information about Dr. Winters' research, visit: http://www.siu.edu/~tw3a/

Learn additional information about Dr. Winters' teaching, research and outreach at:

· "Soy-Based Foods May Help Fight Cancer" [SIUC Press Release, 12/17/2002]

· "Winters to Lead Department on Interim Basis" [SIUC Press Release, 06/23/2005]

· "Winters to Lead Animal Science, Food and Nutrition" [SIUC Press Release, 06/06/2007]

· "Agriculture Specialities Become Degree Programs" [SIUC Press Release, 07/25/2007]