Lynn Westphal
About Lynn Westphal
Lynn Westphal, an accomplished medical professional, is the Lead CMO at Medicine & Research & REI, and a former professor at Stanford University. She is renowned for her expertise in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and has established significant programs in fertility preservation.
Lynn Westphal's Title and Roles
Lynn Westphal is the Lead CMO, Medicine & Research & REI. She has been involved in multiple leadership roles throughout her career at Stanford University including Director of the Fertility Preservation Program, Director of the Third-Party Reproduction Program, and Director of the REI Fellowship.
Lynn Westphal's Education and Credentials
Lynn Westphal graduated summa cum laude from Lawrence University and earned her M.D. degree at Stanford University. She completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA and Stanford University, followed by a fellowship in molecular biology at Stanford University. She then completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) at UCSF and is double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Lynn Westphal's Background and Experience
Lynn Westphal joined the full-time faculty at Stanford University in 1998. She was a Professor in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Stanford and has held numerous national leadership positions including the President of the Fertility Preservation Special Interest Group of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine from 2008-2009. She also served as Director of Women’s Health at Stanford from 2005-2012.
Lynn Westphal's Contributions to Medicine
Lynn Westphal co-founded the Stanford Center for Health Research on Women and Sex Differences in Medicine (WSDM) and served as co-director of the program for two years. She set up one of the first oocyte cryopreservation programs in the country, contributing significantly to advancements in reproductive medicine and preservation technology.