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Wendy R. Brewster

Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
School of Medicine

Associate Professor, Epidemiology
School of Medicine

M.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1991


Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 2000, Epidemiology

Phone: (714) 456-8020
Fax: (714) 456-7754
Email: wrbrewst@uci.edu

University of California
UCI Medical Center
Bldg. 56, Room 800
Mail Code: 3200
Irvine, CA 92868

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Research
Interests
Ovarian cancer, cancer epidemiology
   
URLs Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology - School of Medicine
   
Dept. of Epidemiology - School of Medicine
   
Academic
Distinctions
Los Angeles Branch of the American Medical Women’s Association, Most Contributing Physician Award
   
Appointments Associate Professor, UC Irvine (present)
Residency: UC Irvine Medical Center, Epidemiology (2000)
Fellowship: UC Irvine Medical Center, Gynecological Oncology (1999)
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Obstetrics, Gynecology (1995)

Certifications:
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology
   
Research
Abstract
Dr. Brewster is a Co-Investigator for an NCI funded grant to implement an effective single-visit cervical cancer screening program. Additionally, Dr. Brewster is a Co-Principal Investigator of the largest series of breast cancer survivors receiving hormone replacement therapy. Other research interests include population-based investigations to identify women at risk for breast or ovarian cancer and to determine the risk factors for the development of multiple primary reproductive tract malignancies.

Clinical Interests:
Dr. Brewster's clinical interests are in the areas of gynecologic oncology and cancer epidemiology. She has demonstrated expertise in the full array of operative procedures including radical pelvic, intestinal and urological procedures.
   
Publications Selected Publications

Book Chapters:

Berman ML, DiSaia PJ, Brewster WR. Pelvic Malignancies, Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia, and Nonpelvic Malignancies, Maternal Fetal Medicine. Third edition. Editors, R.K. Creasy and R. Resnik. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co., Dec, 1998.

Brewster WR, DiSaia PJ. Cancer in Pregnancy, Practical Strategies and Treatment in Obstetrics and Gynecology. First Edition. W.B. Saunders Co., May 1999.

Brewster WR, DiSaia PJ. Estrogen replacement therapy for breast cancer survivors. Breast Cancer, Atlas of Clinical Oncology. First edition. Editors Winchester DJ and Winchester DP. Publisher B.C. Decker, Feb 2000.
Brewster WR, DiSaia PJ. HRT in Breast Cancer Survivors. Ransom S, Dombrowski M,Evans M, Ginsburg K, ed. In: Contemporary Therapy in Obstetrics and Gynecology Issues and Controversies. W.B. Saunders, 2002.
   
  Journal Articles, Peer Reviewed:

Yamada SD, Anton D, Brewster WR, Kohler MF, Monk BJ, Burger RA. Pathologic variables and adjuvant therapy as predictors of recurrence and survival in surgically staged malignant mixed mesodermal tumors of the uterus. Cancer 88:2782-6, 2000

DiSaia PJ, Brewster WR. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women. Am J of Ob Gyn, 183 (2):517, Aug 2000.

Garite TJ, Weeks J, Peters-Phair K, Pattillo C, Brewster WR. A randomized controlled trial of the effect of increased intravenous hydration on the course of labor in nulliparas. American Joural of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2000;183:1544-8

DiSaia PJ, Brewster WR, Ziogas A, Anton-Culver H. Breast cancer survival and hormone replacement therapy. American Journal of Clinical Oncology 2000;23(6);541-5

Brewster, WR, Ziogas A, Monk BJ, DiSaia, PJ, Anton-Culver H, and Berman ML. An intent to treat analysis of US women with stage IB/IIA cervical cancer: Radiotherapy versus surgery 1988-1995. Obstetrics & Gynecology 2001;97:248-54

Theurer CP, Wagner JL, Taylor TH, Brewster, WR, Tran D, McLaren CE, Anon-Culver H. Racial and ethnic colorectal patterns affect the cost-effectiveness of colorectal screening in the United States. Gatroenterology 2001;120:848-856

Keefe KA, Schell MF, Brewer C, McHale MT, Brewster WR, Chapman JA, rose GS, McMeekin DS, Lagerberg W, Peng YM, Wilxzynski SP, Anton-Culver H, Meyskens, FL, Merman ML. A randomized, double blind, phase III trial using oral beta-carotene supplementation for women with high grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention 10(10):1029-1035, 2001.
   
Graduate Programs Epidemiology

   
Research Center UCI Genetic Epidemiology Research Institute
   
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Last updated 02/19/2008
   
  (This faculty member is (or was) affiliated with UCI, but does not currently have an active appointment with UCI.)