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Dr. Sara Pietroforte Named Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar by WashU Medicine
Congratulations to Dr. Sara Pietroforte! Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Amargant i Riera lab, Dr. Pietroforte has been selected as a Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar by WashU Medicine’s Center of Regenerative Medicine. This honor highlights her exceptional contributions to regenerative science and her commitment to advancing the field.
Andy Liu Wins Best Presentation at the Upper Midwest Summit
Congratulations to Andy Liu! Andy, a WashU undergraduate researcher in the Amargant i Riera lab, was awarded Best Presentation at the Upper Midwest Summit for Reproductive Science hosted by Northwestern University this past weekend! 🏆 His winning presentation, titled “The mechanosensitive channel Piezo1 is highly expressed in theca cells and regulates follicle development and oocyte maturation,” showcased groundbreaking work in reproductive science.👏 Bravo, Andy! #WashU […]
Dr. Campbell Inducted as a Member of the Academy of Educators
Congratulations to Heather Campbell, MD, who was selected as a member of the Academy of Educators! The Academy of Educators at WashU Medicine is an institutional collaboration of educators who together will foster a culture of educational excellence and an institutionally valued community of leaders in health science education. We are the faculty development division […]
Team Shake Your Teal Feathers Runs for Ovarian Cancer Research
WashU Medicine OBGYN’s team Shake Your Teal Feathers joined the 19th Annual Families Run for Ovarian Cancer (ROC) Star 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk, supporting ovarian cancer research and awareness through St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA). Funds raised benefit research efforts at Siteman Cancer Center. The team is proud to continue partnering with SLOCA to […]
Dr. Kyle Orwig Delivers 2025 Probstein Visiting Professor Lectures on Male Fertility
The Center for Reproductive Health Sciences was honored to host Dr. Kyle Orwig of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine as our 2025 Dr. Jacob Probstein Visiting Professor Lecturer. Dr. Orwig, a globally recognized leader in fertility preservation and male infertility, delivered two outstanding lectures that sparked meaningful dialogue and collaboration among clinicians and researchers in reproductive […]




