Research:

Angiogenesis in caprine reproductive organs during pregnancy.

Recent Publications:

Borowicz PP, Hafez SA, Redmer DA, Reynolds LP. 2008. Chapter 10. Methods for evaluating uteroplacental angiogenesis and their application using animal models. In: Methods in Enzymology, Vol 445, Angiogenesis, In Vivo, Part B. pp 229-253. (D Cheresh, ed.), Elsevier, New York.

Hafez SA, Freeman LE, Caceci T, Smith BJ. 2007. Study of the vasculature of the caprine reproductive organs using the tissue-clearing technique, with special reference to the angioarchitecture of the utero-ovarian vessels and the adaptation of the ovarian and/or vaginal arteries to multiple pregnancies. Anat. Rec. 290(4):389-405.

Hafez SA, Caceci T, Freeman LE, Panter KE. 2007.Angiogenesis in the caprine caruncles in non-pregnant and pregnant normal and swainsonine-treated does. Anat. Rec. 290(7):761-9.

Hafez SA, Huckle WR, Caceci T. 2006. Immunolocalization of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the caprine placenta, correlated with mRNA expression. Ital. J. Anat. Embryol. 111 (Suppl 1):72.

Hafez SA, Huckle WR, Caceci T. 2005. Anatomical, histological and genetic investigations of a sexually anomalous goat. Vet. Rec. 157(17):513-6.