Andrea S. Cupp, PhD
Volunteer Professor
Dr. Andrea Cupp is the Irvin T. and Wanda R. Omtvedt Professor of Animal Science in the Animal Science Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She holds a courtesy appointment with the UNMC Dept. of OB-GYN. Dr. Cupp’s research uses animal models (mice and cows) to better understand gonadal morphogenesis, the reproductive cycle, pubertal attainment, and follicle arrest resulting in anovulation. These models can be utilized to better understand female reproductive and metabolic disorders. As a result of these research efforts, Dr. Cupp has published 103 journal articles which have >7,540 citations, an H-index of 41 and she has been funded by either USDA or NIH since 2003.
Furthermore she has made a significant contribution to training the next generation of reproductive biologists, having mentored 12 junior faculty at UNL, six postdocs, 26 graduate students and 25 undergraduate students and three visiting scholars to date.
Dr. Cupp has served as secretary, vice president, president and past president for the Society for the Study of Reproduction and served on the board for the American Society of Animal Science. In these professional societies she established a culture of inclusivity and implemented professional development activities for junior scientists. She recently was given the greatest honor by being inducted as an SSR Distinguished Fellow.
Information
- PhD, Repro Endo/Animal Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1994
- MS, Repro Endo/Animal Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1991
- BS, Animal Science, Virginia Tech, 1988
Training
- Postdoctoral Fellow at University of California-San Francisco May 1994-Oct 1996
- Postdoctoral Fellow at Washington State University Oct 1996-1998
Dr. Cupp teaches two courses at UNL:
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ASCI 442/842:Endocrinology
Summary: Mammalian endocrine glands from the standpoint of their structure, their physiological function in relation to the organism, the chemical nature and mechanisms of action of their secretory products, and the nature of anomalies manifested with their dysfunction. -
ASCI 896-003: Independent Study in Animal Science (Grant Writing for the Life Sciences)
Summary: Individual or group projects in research, literature review, or extension of course work under the supervision and evaluation of a departmental faculty member.