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  1. Obstetrics and Gynecology Devices Panel

Roster of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Devices Panel

Purpose: The Committee reviews and evaluates data concerning the safety and effectiveness of marketed and investigational devices for use in the obstetrics and gynecology and makes appropriate recommendations to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.

Applying for Membership on FDA Advisory Committees

As part of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) ongoing efforts to recruit qualified experts with minimal conflicts of interest who are interested in serving on FDA advisory committees, FDA is requesting nominations for members to serve on its advisory committees.

Current Number of Vacancies: 3
Note, one or more vacancies may be in the nomination process or a final appointment may have been made.

Chairperson
Eve L. Espey, M.D., M.P.H.
Expertise: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Term: 09/26/2023 – 01/31/2028
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
School of Medicine
1 University of Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131

Designated Federal Officer
Akinola Awojope, Dr.PH.
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Office of Management
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
WO Bldg. 66 Rm 5216
Silver Spring, Maryland 20993
Office: (301) 636-0512
Fax: (301) 847-8505 

Cheryl B. Iglesia, M.D.
Expertise: Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Term: 07/18/2022 – 01/31/2025
Director, Section of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
MedStar Washington Center
106 Irving Street, N.W.
Suite 405 South Tower
Washington, DC 20010

Frank Wen-Yung Ling, M.D.
Expertise: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Term: 07/18/2022 – 01/31/2025
Women’s Health Specialists, PLLC
7800 Wolf Trail Cove
Germantown, TN 38138

Russell R. Snyder, M.D.
Expertise: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Term: 09/26/2023 – 01/31/2027 
Professor and Vice Chair
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology 
The University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Boulevard, Rt. 0587
Galveston, TX 77555

Lisa E. Moore, M.D., M.S. 
Expertise: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Term: 09/26/2023 – 01/31/2027
Professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Texas Tech Permian Basin Health Sciences Center
800 West 4th Street, Suite 2C60
Odessa, TX 79763

Cynthia A. Pearson *
Expertise: Consumer Advocacy
Term: 08/29/2023 – 01/31/2027
University Park, MD 20782

* Consumer Representative
** Industry Representative

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