Congratulations to Dr. Laura Cortes on receiving an NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award, supporting her transition to an independent research career in reproductive science. Her postdoctoral research examining how estrogen regulates changes in core body temperature during pregnancy has also been accepted for publication in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). These accomplishments help to advance our understanding of the hormonal and physiological adaptations that occur during pregnancy and their importance for maternal health.