Fellowship Program
Program:
Start Year:
2023
Why did you choose Duke for your fellowship training?
I chose Duke for my fellowship training because of the supportive and collegial environment coupled with my experience working with outstanding alumni from the Duke MFM fellowship. I also knew that I wanted to train somewhere with medically and socially complex patients alongside mentors who strive to provide exceptional care.
What excites you about the fellowship program at Duke Obstetrics & Gynecology?
The amazing opportunities for growth both clinically as well as in research. Additionally, I am excited to work with the faculty and my co-fellows who have displayed great collegiality.
What are your career goals?
I hope to remain in academic medicine and continue to grow in my research interests.
What are your hobbies?
Mountain biking, working on cars, and football.
Education & Training
Undergraduate school & graduation year:
University of Georgia, 2014
Medical school & graduation year:
Medical College of Georgia, 2019
Residency & graduation year:
Oregon Health & Science University, 2023
Publications
Coucha M, Mohamed I, Elshaer S, Mbata O, Bartasis M, El-Remessy A. High fat diet dysregulates microRNA-17-5p and triggers retinal inflammation: Role of endoplasmic-reticulum-stress. World Journal of Diabetes. 2017;8(2):56. doi:10.4239/wjd.v8.i2.56.
Mbata O, El-Magd N, El-Remessy A. Obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetic retinopathy: Beyond hyperglycemia. World Journal of Diabetes. 2017;8(7):317. doi:10.4239/wjd.v8.i7.317.
Mbata O, Garg B, Caughey AB, Pilliod RA. Differences in Perinatal Outcomes among Rural Women by County Composition. Am J Perinatology. 2022 Sep 2. doi: 10.1055/a-1878-0204. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35709731.
Mbata, O., et al. "Differences in timing of delivery among rural women in the United States." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 228(1): 97-98.e92.
Brookfield KF, Mbata O. Magnesium Sulfate Use in Pregnancy for Preeclampsia Prophylaxis and Fetal Neuroprotection: Regimens in High-Income and Low/Middle-Income Countries. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2023 Mar;50(1):89-99. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2022.10.003. PMID: 36822712.
Presentations
Hersh A, Ghafari-Saravi A, Mbata O, Gharg B, Caughey A. Maternal and neonatal hospitalization costs for births complicated by placenta previa. Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting, February 9, 2023. Poster presentation.
Bommireddy A, Mbata O, Hersh A, Valent A. Neonatal outcomes during weekend deliveries compared to weekday deliveries in patients with diabetes mellitus. Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting, Virtual Platform, February 4, 2022. Poster presentation.
Mbata O, Bommireddy A, Hersh A, Valent A. The contributions of the “weekend effect” on perinatal outcomes among low-risk deliveries. Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting, Virtual Platform, February 3, 2022. Poster presentation.
Mbata O, Pilliod R, Gharg B, Caughey A. Differences in timing of delivery among rural women in America. Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting, Virtual Platform, January 29, 2021. Poster presentation.
Mbata O, Pilliod R, Gharg B, Caughey A. Differences perinatal outcomes among rural women by county composition. Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting, Virtual Platform, January 29, 2021. Poster presentation.
Mbata O, El-Remessy A. Effect of thioredoxin interacting protein on retinal inflammation in high fat diet models. American College of Physicians, Georgia Chapter, Annual Meeting, Braselton, Georgia, October 21, 2016. Poster presentation. Annual Medical Scholars Program Symposium, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, September 26, 2016. Poster presentation.
Mbata O, Odom B, Williams L, Matlock E, Neelam A, Lopez R, Martinez A, Shawkut A. Reducing relapse rates in outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation center. Annual Community Health Research Symposium, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, April 4, 2016. Poster presentation.
Mbata O, Grant M, Ryder D. Programming human hematopoietic stem cells for generation of brown adipose tissue. NIH Short-term Research Training for Minority Students, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, August 10, 2012. Poster and Oral presentations.
Research Interests
I am interested in epidemiology/population level research and the contributions of environment to individual health outcomes.