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Khabele Lab Unveils New Strategy to Reduce Ovarian Cancer Growth
The Center for Reproductive Health Sciences is thrilled to announce that research from the lab of Dineo Khabele, MD, was recently published in BMC Cancer. The research article is titled “The Tie2 antagonist rebastinib reduces ovarian cancer growth in a syngeneic murine model” and was authored by Gupta et al. The researchers of this study concluded that “Rebastinib […]
NIH announces WashU Medicine as a finalist of endometriosis diagnostics competition
Uterine peristalsis imaging (UPI) as an endometriosis diagnostic The team proposes measuring uterine peristalsis, which are muscle contractions in the uterus that occurs during the menstrual cycle. UPI is a new type of technology developed by the team. Using wearable sensors, UPI measures patterns of electrical activity, similar to how an electrocardiogram works for the […]
Match Day 2025
We are excited to have these nine outstanding candidates joining our program in June! Thank you to the education team and everyone who made this interview season such a success. Ready to rock the new Academic Year of 2026! Abigail Bell, MD WashU Medicine @washumedicine Kallie Cobourn, MD University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine @unrmed Emily Lambert, […]
WashU Medicine ObGyn Connects with Community at the 2025 Black Family Wellness Expo
The Black Family Wellness Expo serves as a vital platform where community and healthcare converge, offering a unique opportunity for individuals and families to connect with medical professionals. WashU Medicine ObGyn was proud to have a table at the event, engaging directly with community members and providing valuable information about women’s health. This year’s Expo […]
Dr. Bligard Performs Life-Saving TTTS Surgery (Links to an external site)
A Herrin, Illinois couple expecting identical twin girls turned to worry when doctors diagnosed her with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). This rare condition affects twins sharing a placenta. TTTS causes an imbalance in blood flow between twins, with one receiving too much while the other receives too little. The couple was rushed to Barnes-Jewish Hospital […]