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“Dr. Gomez-Lopez on “Deciphering maternal-fetal cross-talk in the human placenta during parturition using single-cell RNA sequencing”
On the weekly Science Podcast, producer Kevin McLean talks with researcher Nardhy Gomez-Lopez, a professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology and pathology and immunology in the Center for Reproductive Health Sciences at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The two discuss signaling between fetus and mother during childbirth and how understanding this crosstalk may one […]
Dr. Kuroki Podcast: “Learn about the importance of cervical cancer screening” (Links to an external site)
While cancer can be a scary and overwhelming subject, ‘This is Cancer’ aims to leave listeners feeling empowered and supported. The podcast is for anyone who has been touched by cancer. By having honest, raw, and informative conversations about cancer on this podcast, they hope to bring listeners hope, resources about prevention and wellness, and […]
Dr. Kuroki and Dr. Omurtag on Podcast: “Fertility and Cancer: What to Expect When You’re (Not) Expecting” (Links to an external site)
Diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 28, Mindy faced the emotional turmoil not just of surviving her diagnosis but also of how treatment could affect her plans for making a family. In this episode, she sits down with her Washington University Physicians, gynecologic oncologist Lindsay Kuroki, MD, MSCI and reproductive endocrinologist Kenan Omurtag, MD, to […]
“January is Birth Defect Awareness Month” with Dr. Bligard, KSDK (Links to an external site)
Dr. Kathy Bligard spoke with KSDK on birth defects. She mentioned some of the most common are heart defects, how to catch them early, and the importance of the twenty-week anatomy scan.
Dr. Diane Merritt Portrait Reveal and Celebration
Diane Frances Merritt, MD obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from New York University School of Medicine in 1975 and post-doctoral training in both General Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynecology at Barnes Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine from 1975-1980. She joined the Faculty of Washington University in 1980 and rose to the rank […]