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Dr. Gomez-Lopez published in Science Translational Medicine
An atlas revealing the activity of individual placental cells during childbirth offers insight on what happens at the maternal-fetal interface during term labor, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The atlas provides a single-cell analysis of the human placenta and its surrounding membranes and is the first to use […]
Dr. Sassin presents at CRepHS Seminar Series
The Center for Reproductive Health Sciences (CRepHS) welcomed visiting speaker Alexa Sassin, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, on Jan. 5th as part of the CRepHS Seminar Series. Dr. Sassin’s impactful presentation on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) research was well-received by seminar attendees over Zoom and in person at BJC-IH. […]
Dr. Mitchell Named Associate Clerkship Director
The Education Team is excited to announce that Dr. Jennifer Mitchell will be assuming the role of Associate Clerkship Director beginning January 2024. Dr. Mitchell will be leading the OBGYN Clerkship along with (incoming) Clerkship Director Dr. Katherine Massa. Dr. Mitchell joined the Division of Academic Specialists of Obstetrics & Gynecology in August of 2022 […]
WashU ObGyn celebrates the holiday season
The holidays are upon us, and we couldn’t be more thankful to celebrate our awesome team!
Nelson Alumni Society hosts happy hour
Last night our Nelson Society met for a holiday happy hour! We were thrilled to catch up with Jennifer Smith – residency class of 2003, and Denise Meckler – residency class of 1996!




