Reed is a maternal-fetal research pioneer who has gained global recognition for her work. She graduated from the College of Medicine in 1977 and completed both her residency and fellowship at the UA. Today, she leads the college's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Reed has made great contributions to medicine through her research, teaching, clinical care, mentoring and administrative work. An early fascination with imaging technology drew her into obstetrical ultrasound, leading to worldwide recognition for her pioneering work in fetal cardiac physiology and monitoring as well as Doppler ultrasound. She was recognized by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology with its National Faculty Award in 2012.
