News

On average in the US, 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely and, in many cases, the cause is unknown. However, there could be many contributing factors, nearly 40% of pregnant people who deliver before 37 weeks exhibit chronic placental inflammation, which happens when the mother’s immune system attacks the placenta. If we understood this […]

The Michael D. Nelson Society Board is delighted to announce Dr. Rachel Furuya and Dr. Christina Herbosa, as awardees of the David G. Mutch Residency Research Scholarship Award. This honor is given to support and enhance the scholarly research activity of residents while at this level of their professional journey.   Rachel Furyua, MD Poster presentation: “Comparison of […]

Curated by Dr. April Lewis, and the DEIA Committee The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advocacy Resident Committee invites you to celebrate Black History Month! Highlight: Joan Y. Reade, MD, MS, MPH, MBA Joan Y. Reede, MD, MS, MPH, MBA was appointed Harvard Medical School’s first dean for diversity and community […]

The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research has released its 2024 rankings for top NIH funding to US medical schools. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to share that they are ranked #8 in the country. This demonstrates ongoing growth in a highly competitive research environment. This accomplishment reflects the outstanding contributions of the department’s faculty, whose innovation, […]

After a national search, we are pleased to announce that Jeannie Kelly, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been appointed as Chief of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, effective March 1, 2025. She stepped into the role of interim chief in September 2024, and with her strong leadership and expertise, she has […]