Dr. Wiltbank studies the regulation of ovarian function. Basic studies focus on the regulation of hormonal receptors in the corpus luteum and developing ovarian follicle. Applied studies focus on development of methods that allow timed artificial insemination and improve pregnancy reates in dairy cattle.
Professor Wiltbank also works with a campus-wide graduate program in Endocrinology - Reproductive Physiology (ERP). The faculty are from Agricultural, Biochemical, and Medical School Departments with a wide range of research interests and approaches.