Emma Plante

My research interests have revolved around women’s health, particularly menstrual disorders and period poverty. During high school I was mentored by Dr. Kristen Matteson at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. Together, we wrote a literature review exploring the menstrual experiences of adolescents in the U.S. Additionally, I worked with the Massachusetts Menstrual Equity Coalition to study the effects of period poverty in different underserved areas of Massachusetts. 

Because of these experiences, I am interested in studying the effect that menstrual disorders have on women’s lives across all age groups and understanding why these issues are underreported from both a clinical and social perspective. While at Penn, I would like to build on my prior projects and explore the relationship between hormonal shifts at the time of menopause and risk for dementia in post-menopausal women.

  • Reproductive Health Research Intern at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School 
  • Plante ER, Ekwunwa CC, Illanes, D. Serum Sickness-Like Reaction D-mannose. Abstract presentation at the International Conference on Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, New York, NY, October 2023. 
  • Plante ER, Ekwunwa C, Maciag MC, Illanes D. Serum sickness-like reaction to D-Mannose Supplement: A Case Report. BMC Pediatr. 2024 Jul 26;24(1):475
Academic Major(s): Neuroscience
Emma Plante