Nancy Hardt, M.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, Florida

Publications
  1. Takezawa K, Bennett BB, Wilkinson EJ, Hardt NS, Drew PA.  Squamous intraepithelial lesions of the cervix in a high risk population.  J Lower Gen Tract Dis, July 1998; Vol 2(3). 
  2. Bennett BB, Takezawa K, Wilkinson EJ, Drew PA, Hardt NS.  Atypical glandular cells of undetermined significance (AGUS) and other glandular cell abnormalities in a high risk population. J Lower Tract Gen Tract Dis, July 1998; Vol 2(3).
  3. Takezawa K, Bennett BB, Wilkinson EJ, Hardt NS, Drew PA.  Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance in a High Risk Population.  J Lower Gen Tract Dis, 1997; 1(4): 210-213.
  4. Ellis TM, Hardt NS, Campbell L, Piacentini DA, Atkinson MA.  Cellular immune reactivities in women with silicone breast implants.  Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, August 1997; 79(2), 151-4. 
  5. Ellis TM, Hardt NS, Atkinson MA.  Antipolymer antibodies, silicone breast implants, and fibromyalgia.  Lancet, 1997; 349:1170-71.
  6. Hardt NS, Nakamura M, Winter WE.  Infectious Disease Testing in the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory: The Laboratory Diagnosis of HIV-1.  AACC Diagnostic Endocrinology and Metabolism (News & Views), 1997; 15(5): 127-132.
  7. Hardt NS, Nakamura M, Winter WE.  Infectious disease testing in the clinical chemistry laboratory: The biology of the human immunodeficiency virus-1.  AACC Diagnostic Endocrinology and Metabolism (News & Views), 1997; 15(4): 91-95.
  8. Yu LT, LaTorre G, Marotta J, Batich C, Hardt NS.  In Vitro Measurement of Silicone  Bleed From Breast Implants.  Plastic Reconst Surg, 1995; 97:756.
  9. Hardt NS, Yu L, LaTorre G, Steinbach B.  Complications related to Retained Breast Implant Capsules.  Plast Reconstr Surg, 1995; 95:364-371.
  10. Caffee HH, Hardt NS, LaTorre G.  Detection of Breast Implant Rupture with Aspiration Cytology.  Plastic Reconst Surgery, 1995; 95:1145-49.
  11. Hardt NS, Emery JA, Steinbach BG, LaTorre G, Caffee H.  Cellular Transport of Silicone From Breast Prostheses.  Int Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 1995; 4:127-133
  12. Emery JA, Spanier SS, Kasnic Jr. G, Hardt NS.  The Synovial Structure of Breast Implant Associated Bursae.  Modern Pathology 1994; 7:728-33.
  13. Hardt NS, Yu LT, LaTorre G, Steinbach B.  Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy to Identify Foreign Materials Related to Breast Implants.  Modern Pathology, 1994; 7:669-76.
  14. Hardt N, Hendricks J.  Prostatic Biopsy Sample Aids in Diagnosis.  Laboratory Medicine, 1994; 25:523-27.
  15. Hardt NS, Hendricks JB, Sapi Z, Tykochinsky G, Wilkinson EJ, Epstein H, Wajsman Z.  Ploidy Results in Prostatic Carcinoma Vary With Sampling Method and With Cytometric Technique. Modern Pathology, 1994; 7(1):44-48.
  16. Wilkinson E, Guerrero E, Daniel R, Shah K, Stone I, Hardt N, Friedreich E.  Vulvar Vestibulitis is Rarely Associated with Human Papilomavirus Infection Type 6, 11, 16, or 18.  Int J Gynecol Pathol, 1993; 12:344-49.
  17. Hendricks J, Hardt N, Wilkinson E, Pharis P, Braylan R.  A method for detecting variability arising from errors in sample processing of paraffin-embedded tissue for DNA content analysis.  Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, 1993; 117:1138-1141.
  18. Winter WE, Hardt NS.  A pediatric approach to the prevention of coronary heart disease.  J Florida Medical Assoc, 1993; 80:679-83.
  19. Hardt N, Kaude J, Hackett R.  Prostatic Adenocarcinoma: Heterogeneity in    Sonographic Appearance Reflects Heterogeneity in Tumor Histology.  J of Urogenital Pathology, 1993; 4(2):1-25.
  20. Steinbach B, Hardt N, Abbitt P.  Mammography: Breast Implants--Types, Complications, and Adjacent Breast Pathology.  Curr Problems in Diag Radiol, 1993; 22(2) 37-88.  Keats, TE (ed), March/|April 1993, Mosby-Year Book, St. Louis, MO.
  21. Steinbach B, Hardt N, Abbitt P, Lanier L, Caffee H.  Breast Implants, Common Complications and Concurrent Breast Disease.  Radiographics, 1993; 13:95-118.
  22. Shamlou K, Steinbach B, Hardt N: Intramammary lymph node in the lower outer quadrant detected mammographically.  Am J of Roentgenology, 1992; 195:899. (See Erratum published in Vol 159(6):1353, 1992).
  23. Hardt N, Kaude J, Tykochinsky G, Ros P, Wajsman Z, Hackett R.  Use of multiple criteria in sonographic diagnosis of prostatic carcinoma enables identification of all glands harboring clinically significant tumor: An in vitro study with histopathology correlation.  J of Ultrasound in Medicine, 1992; 11:117.
  24. Behnke M, Eyler F, Carter R, Hardt N, Cruz A, Resnick M.  Predictive value of Apgar scores for developmental outcome in premature infants.  Am J Perinatology, 1989; 6(1):18-21.
  25. Hardt N, Kaude J, Li K, Ros P, Hackett R.  Sonography of the Prostate: In Vitro Correlation of Sonographic and Anatomic Findings in Normal Glands.  Am J Roentgenology 1988; 151:955-959.
  26. Behnke M, Carter R, Hardt N, Eyler F, Cruz A, Resnick M.  The relationship of Apgar Scores, gestational age and birth weight to survival of low-birth weight infants.  Am J Perinatology 1987; 4(2):121-124.
  27. Hardt N, Kostenbauder M, Ogburn M, Behnke M, Resnick M, Cruz A.  Influence of chorioamnioitis on long-term prognosis in low birth weight infants.  Obstet.. and Gyn 1985; 65(1):5-10.
  28. Hardt N.  Anencephaly.  Collected Letters of the International Correspondence Society of Obstetrics/Gynecologists 1984; 25(20).
  29. Cruz A, Hardt N.  Minimizing risk of repeated pregnancy loss.  J Fl Med Assoc 1983; 70:728-731.
  30. Monif  G, Hardt N.  Management of herpetic vulvovaginitis in pregnancy.  Seminars in Perinatalogy 1983; 7(1):16-21.
  31. Monif G, Hardt N, Donnelly W, Winter W.  Neural crest cell migration to placenta.  Am J Clin Path 1983; 121-122.
  32. Cruz A, Hardt N.  Gold shots during pregnancy.  Collected letters of the International Correspondence Society of Obstetrics and Gynecologists 1981; 22(17).
  33. Hardt  N, van Nagell J, Hanson M, Donaldson E, Yoneda J, Maruyama Y.  Radiation-induced tumor regression as a prognostic factor in patients with invasive cervical cancer.  Cancer 1982; 49(1):35-39.

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ABSTRACTS:
  1. Pawlina W, Duerson M, Rarey KE, VanSusteren T, Hardt NS.  Professionalism:  Medical  Student Assessment of Peers and Faculty. 1999.
  2. Pawlina W, VanSusteren TJ, Hardt NS.  Assessment of Faculty and Student Knowledge of Women’s Health: Implications for Faculty Development.  Proceedings of Triconference: 3rd National Women’s Health & Research Conference, 2nd International Festival of Women Composers and 21st Annual Conference of Southeastern Women’s Studies Association, Gainesville, FL.  1998. (In press)
  3. Pawlina W, VanSusteren TJ, Hardt NS.  Assessment of Faculty and Student Knowledge of Women’s Health: Implications for Faculty Development. (8th International Ottawa conference, in press)
  4. Pawlina W, VanSusteren TJ, Hardt NS.  Establishing Baseline Women’s Health Knowledge Among Students and Faculty.  (RIME Conference accepted-1998)
  5. Pawlina W, VanSusteren TJ, Hardt NS.  Testing Women’s Health Knowledge in Entering Medical Class: Do Male and Female Students Differ?  Faseb J 1998;12:973.
  6. Pawlina W, Rarey KE, Romrell LJ, Dunn Jr WA, Rathe R, Hardt NS.  Increasing Awareness of Women’s Health Issues in the Early Pre-clinical Medical Curriculum.  Clin Anat 1998;11:134.
  7. Doty L, Chestnut CM, Lombardi D, Hardt NS, Knight L.  Community Partners: Health Science Center - Community Links.  Presented at the 3rd Annual Women’s Health & Research Conference March 13-15, 1998 at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.
  8. Pawlina W, Dunn Jr WA, Hardt NS.  Increasing Awareness of Women’s Health Issues in Basic Science Courses.  Proceedings of the Second Meeting of National Leaders in Women’s Health, Gainesville, 1997, pages 289-290.
  9. Marotta J, LaTorre G, Batich C, Hardt NS, Yu L.  Measurement of Silicone in Tissue Sites Both Adjacent to and Distant From Ruptured and Intact Silicone Breast Implants.  Presented at the Fifth World Biomaterials Congress May 29-June 2, 1996 in Toronto, Canada.
  10. Marotta J, LaTorre G, Batich C, Hardt NS, Yu L.  Measurement of Gel Bleed From Silicone Breast Implants.  Presented at the Fifth World Biomaterials Congress, May 29-June 2, 1996 in Toronto, Canada.
  11. Hardt NS.  “Host Response to Biomaterials Implanted in Soft Tissues: Bursa Formation and Friction Reduction”.  Presented at the Implantable Materials in Facial Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery: Biocompatibility and Clinical Applications” conference sponsored by the Am. Soc. Of Maxillofac. Surgeons.  Montreal, Canada.  October 6, 1995.
  12. Hardt NS.  “Localization and Quantification of Polydimethysiloxane (silicone) in tissues distant from ruptured and unruptured silicone breast implants”.   Presented at the Implantable Materials in Facial Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery: Biocompatibility and Clinical Applications” conference sponsored by the Am. Soc. Of Maxillofac. Surgeons.  Montreal, Canada. October 6, 1995.
  13. Hardt NS, Doty L, Pawlina A, Normann S.  Task Force on reproductive science expands horizons.  Presented at the National Conference on Cultural Competence & Women’s Health Curricula in Medical Education, Office of Minority Health & Office on Women’s Health, Washington, DC.  July 1995; 1:12.
  14. Hardt NS, Doty L, Limacher M.  Florida Institute for Women:  Health Gatekeepers.  Presented at Epidemiology and Public Health Research in Florida:  Current Work and Anticipated Needs.  July 20-21, 1995.  JHMHC Communicore.
  15. Hardt NS, Emery JA, Caffee HH, Kasnic G.  Particle transport by breast implant associated bursae.  NIH/NCI Sponsored Immunology of Silicones Workshop, March, 1995.  (Poster presentation).
  16. Emery JA, Hardt NS, Caffee HH, Kasnic G, Spanier SS.  Pathologic Significance of Transport within Breast Implant Capsules.  Eastern Student Research Forum, 1995-Winner, Best Presentation.
  17. Pawlina W, Rarey KE, Ross MH, Romrell LJ, Dunn, Jr. WA, Paddy MR, Hardt NS.  Adaptation of Microscopic Anatomy to Current Changes in the Medical Curriculum.  Presented at Experimental Biology, 1995.  The FASEB Journal, Abstracts, 1995; Vol 9 No 6169.
  18. Yu LT, LaTorre G, Marotta J, Batich C, Hardt NS,.  In vitro measurement of silicone bleed from breast implants.  Presented at the 1994 Aesthetic Society Annual Meeting, April 15, 1994; Dallas, TX.  (Podium presentation by Dr. Yu.)
  19. Smith LJ, Wilkinson EJ, Hammam MM, Hardt NS.  PCR analysis of HPV in cervical adenocarcinoma.  12th International Papillomavirus Conference (Poster presentation by Dr. Smith).
  20. Steinbach BG, Fitzsimmons JR, Beck B, Hardt NS, Stoupis C, Mastin S.  A Pictorial Essay on MRI of the Breast with Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation,  November, 1993.  Presented as a Scientific Exhibit presented by Dr. B. Steinbach at the 79th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.
  21. Steinbach BG, Fitzsimmons JR, Beck B, Hardt NS, Stoupis C, Mastin S.  Applications of Magnetic Resonance (MRI) Imaging of Breast Using Conventional Pulse Sequences,  November, 1993.  Scientific Paper presented by Dr. B. Steinbach at the 79th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.
  22. Marotta J, DePalma, Hardt NS, Batich C.  Surface Changes in Polydimenthylsiloxane Elastomer ("Silicone") Upon Exposure to Saline.  May, 1993.  (Presented by Mr. J. Marotta at 40th National AVS Symposium & Topical Conferences).
  23. Hardt NS, Caffee JJ, LaTorre G.  Cytopathologic Diagnosis of Implant Rupture in a Rabbit Model.  (Poster presentation at 83rd Annual Meeting of United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, March, 1994; San Francisco, CA.  Modern Pathology, 1994; 7:37A.
  24. Emery JA, Hardt NS, Caffee H, Spanier SS.  Breast Implant Capsules Share Synovial Transporting Capabilities; March, 1194.  (Poster presentation by Dr. Emery at 83rd Annual Meeting of United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, San Francisco, CA.  Modern Pathology, 1994; 7:15A.
  25. Emery JA, Hardt NS, Spanier SS, Kasnic G MT.  Breast Implant Associated Capsules Are Not Static Barriers; October, 1993.  (Poster presentation at the American Society of Clinical Pathology).
  26. Hardt NS, Hendricks JB, Sapi Z, Tykochinsky G, Wilkinson EJ.  Ploidy results in prostatic carcinoma vary with sampling method and with cytometric technique, presented in poster form at Genitourinary Oncology Conference:  The clinical implications of Prostate Cancer Biology; February, 12, 1993.
  27. Hardt N, Hendricks J, Wilkinson E, Braylan R.  Technique for ascertainment of DNA aneuploid tumor in resected tissue:  Sampling fine needle aspiration.  Amer J of Clin Pathol 1992; 97:450.  (Poster presentation at the American Society of Clinical Pathology).
  28. Wilkinson E, Hendricks J, Pharis P, Hammam M, Massey K, Hardt N.  An evaluation of DNA ploidy and survival in cervical adenocarcinoma patients.  American Society for colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (Podium presentation by Dr. Wilkinson, March 1992).
  29. Hardt N, Hendricks J, Wilkinson E, Braylan R.  Sampling fine needle aspiration to detect aneuploidy exhibits concordance with results on paraffin fixed tissue.  Modern Pathology 1992; 5:26A.  (Poster presentation at the International Academy of Pathology).
  30. Hardt N, Kaude J, Ros P, Wajsman Z, Hackett R.  Combined ultrasound criteria for diagnosis of prostatic carcinoma detect all glands with clinically significant tumor.  Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 1991; 10:S12.  American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.  (Podium presentation).
  31. Hardt N, Wilkinson E, Duque R, Everett E, Wajsman Z, Hackett R.  Screening for prostatic carcinomas with "sampling" fine needle aspiration: A pilot study.  International Academy of Pathology; March, 1989.  Laboratory Investigation, 1990; 62:12A.  (Poster presentation).
  32. Hardt N, Wilkinson E, Duque R, Everett E, Wajsman Z, Hackett R.  Screening for prostatic carcinoma with "sampling" fine needle aspiration:  A pilot study.  American Cancer Society 13th Annual Cancer Research Seminar, Orlando, Florida; March, 1990.  (Podium presentation).
  33. Tykochinsky G, Hardt N, Kaude J, Wajsman Z, Epstein H.  Unrealistic expectations of ultrasound as a prostate cancer screening procedure:  The problem and a proposed solution.  American Cancer Society 13th Annual Cancer Research Seminar, Orlando, Florida; March, 1990.  (Poster presentation).
  34. Li K, Elrahman M, Kaude J, Ros P, Hardt N, Drylie D, Emerson S.  Prostatic carcinoma: Sonographic-clinical correlation.  Association of University Radiologists.  May, 1989.
  35. Hardt N, Daude J, Hackett R, Drylie D, Wajsman Z.  Morphologic correlates of hypoechoic lesions: Toward improved yield in ultrasound guided prostatic biopsy.  Journal of Urology, 1989; 141(4 part 2):233A.  (Poster presentation).
  36. Hardt N, Kaude J, Wajsman Z, Ros P, Hackett R.  Ultrasound guided prostatic biopsy: Explaining "negative" results.  Laboratory Investigation, 1989; 60(1):38A.  (Poster presentation; Stowell-Orbison Award).
  37. Hardt N, Kaude J, Li K, Ros P, Wajsman Z, Hackett R.  Sensitivity and Specificity of Ultrasound in Detection of Prostatic Carcinoma with Verification using Whole Mount Histologic Sections.  Pathology Spring Seminar; April, 1989.  (Podium presentation).
  38. Hardt N, Kaude J, Li K, Ros P, Wajsman Z, Hackett R.  Ultrasound Pathologic Correlation in Neoplastic and Non-neoplastic Prostate Glands Aided by Whole Mount Histology.  American Cancer Society 12th Annual Cancer Research Seminar, Orlando, Florida; March, 1989.  (Podium presentation).
  39. Hardt N.  Sonographic-Pathologic Correlation of the Prostate Gland in Vitro.  Visiting Professor Series.  Department of Radiology, University of Florida; December, 1988.  (Podium presentation).
  40. Hardt N, Kaude J, Li K, Ros P, Hackett R.  Ultrasonography of Whole Prostate Specimens with Morphologic Correlation: Non=neoplastic Prostate Glands.  World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, Washington, D.C.; October, 1988.  (Podium presentation).
  41. Hardt N, Li KI, Kaude J, Hackett R.  Ultrasonography of Whole Prostate Specimens with Morphologic Correlation: Normal Prostate.  American Roentgen Ray Society, San Francisco, California; May, 1988.  (Podium presentation and Scientific Exhibit).
  42. Hardt N, Li K, Kaude J, Hackett R.  Histologic "Mapping" of Sonographic Findings in Normal Prostate Glands.  American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 1988; 89:427.  (Podium presentation, ASCP Spring Pathology Resident Awards, Winner for Anatomic Pathology).
  43. Dougherty M, Abrams R, McKey P, Ferguson K, Hardt N..  Improved device for assessing dynamic characteristics of the circumvaginal musculature (CVM).  Southern Medical Association Gynecology Section; November, 1985.
  44. Allen G, Tyson-Thomas M, Cruz A, Hardt N.  A qualitative method to classify amniotic fluid decrease performed with real time ultrasound imaging.  American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine; October, 1985.  (Podium presentation).
  45. Hardt N, Johnston M, Allen G, Tyson-Thomas M, Cruz A.  A classification system for amniotic fluid decrease: a useful indicator of increased perinatal risk.  American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine; October, 1985.  (Poster presentation).
  46. Hardt N, Ogburn M, Resnick M, Cruz A.  Influence of chorioamnionitis on developmental Follow up in low birth weight babies.  American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists; May, 1984.  (Podium presentation).
  47. Hardt N, Behnke M, Eyler F, Resnick M, Cruz A.  Prediction of survival in low birth weight infants: 86.5% correct classification on the day of birth.  Mead Johnson Nutritional Division Regional Perinatal Conference; March, 1983.  (Podium presentation).
  48. Hardt N, Behnke M, Eyler F, Resnick M, Cruz A.  Apgar score and development at one year: lack of association in 151 very low birth weight infants (VLBWI). Society of Perinatal Obstetricians; February, 1983 (Poster presentation).
  49. Donchin Y, Hardt N, Porges S, Caton D.  Central regulatory control in fetal and newborn heart rate in sheep.  International Congress of the Israeli Society of Anesthesiologists.  1983.
  50. Donchin Y, Hardt N, Porges S, Caton D.  Central regulatory control in fetal and newborn heart rate in sheep.  American Society of Anesthesiologists.  1983.
  51. Hardt N, Behnke M, Eyler F, Resnick M, Cruz A.  Use of Apgar scores, birth weight, and gestational age to predict neonatal survival in very low birth weight infants with 81% correct classification.  Society of Prenatal Obstetricians; January, 1983.  (Poster presentation).
  52. Hardt N, Ogburn M, Resnick M, Cruz A.  Impact of obstetric factors on outcome of low birth weight babies.  American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists;  November, 1982.  (Podium Presentation).
  53. Hardt N, Ogburn M, Resnick M, Cruz A.  Obstetric influences on development in very low birth weight babies (500-1500 grams).  March of Dimes, 15th Annual Birth Defects Conference; June, 1987.  (Podium presentation).
  54. Hardt N, Ogburn M, Resnick M, Cruz A.  Obstetric influence on mortality and morbidity in low birth weight babies.  Florida Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; May 1982.  (Podium presentation).
  55. Hardt N, Ogburn M, Resnick M, Cruz A.  Influence of obstetrical factors on perinatal morbidity in low birth weight babies.  Southeastern Perinatal Research Conference; March, 1982.  (Podium presentation).
  56. Hardt N, Ogburn M, Resnick M, Cruz A.  Follow up of low birth weight infants: relationship between mode of delivery, fetal presentation, fetal distress and early developmental outcome.  Society of Perinatal Obstetricians; February, 1982. (Podium presentation).

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EXHIBITS:
  1. Steinbach BG, Hardt NS, Mastin ST.  Pictorial essay on stellate masses in the breast with radiologic pathologic correlation.  American Roentgen Ray Society, May, 1992.
  2. Steinbach BG, Abbitt PL, Hardt NS, Lanier LL, Steinbach JJ.  Invasive breast cancer:  Radiologic pathologic correlation.  Radiological Society of North America.  Dec. 1991.
  3. Steinbach BG, Lanier LL, Hardt NS, Abbitt PL, Caffee HH.  Breast implants:  Mammographic appearance and adjacent breast disease.  Radiological Society of North America, Dec. 1991.
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