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First-year medical students at WashU Medicine in St. Louis received their white coats, symbolizing their entrance into the medical profession. Dr. Tammy Sonn, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, welcomed the incoming medical students. Dr. Dineo Khabele, the Mitchell & Elaine Yanow Professor and head of the Department of […]
Former Complex Family Planning fellow Jayme Trevino, MD, MPH, was awarded at the 2024 Society of Family Planning Meeting in Detroit! She was awarded the ” Outstanding Researcher in Training Award.” We are so proud of Dr. Trevino!
Congrats to Dr. Sarah England who was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine this weekend!
Our WashU ObGyn team joined St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) for Families Run for Ovarian Cancer 5k and 1-Mile Run/Walk! Thanks to everyone who came out!
Karli Meier, Erin Smith, Kelly Ball, Dr. Brooke Sanders, and Dr. Andrea Hagemann at the Pink Ribbon Good event!
Dr. Adriana Nigaglioni was a resident reporter for MO ACOG District VII at the National ACOG Meeting! Here, she met other residents across the United States and met with OBGYN leaders.
Faculty Drs Mutch, Bligard, and Hagemann with Residents Drs Claflin, Barber, and Altieri, joined at Clover and the Bee for brunch!
Washington University in St. Louis’ Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology hosted our 2024 Dr. Jacob Probstein Visiting Professor Dr. Kristina Adams Waldorf, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington. She presented her research entitled, “Unraveling Biology at the Maternal-Fetal Interface: Preterm Birth Studies in a Nonhuman Primate”.
WashU faculty attended March of Dimes 2024 in St. Louis! This year, we are proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the event. Here’s to collaboration and research for the Obstetric community!
Rain couldn’t stop Tower Grove Pride Fest! Our amazing volunteers interacted with thousands of members of the STL LGBTQ+ community to bring awareness to many services our divisions provide!
On Saturday, September 28th, our team gathered at North County Recreation Complex to celebrate their pregnancies with the community. We were lucky to meet with our community, provide donations, and be the link between patients and care. Thanks to everyone who came out!
“Interdisciplinary group care for the treatment of endometriosis-associated pain” This is a 4-year grant, read more on the NIH RePORTER page. Summary/Abstract: Endometriosis affects 10-15% of women, causing musculoskeletal pain, bowel and bladder problems, mood disorders, and infertility. Chronic pelvic pain is the most common symptom affecting 57.2% of patients. Endometriosis is responsible for an […]
Maternal-Fetal MedicineDr. Duy Hoang DinhUniversity of Kansas Medical Center Dr. Haley BakerUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Dr. Katherine ZhuUniversity of Chicago Medical Center Reproductive Endocrinology and InfertilityDr. Mitra SharifiWashU ObGyn Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic SurgeryDr. Christina HerbosaWashU ObGyn Complex Family PlanningDr. Rachel CrebessaUniversity of Tennessee College of Medicine Gynecologic OncologyDr. Mostafa EyadaThe University of […]
Congrats to all of our graduating chiefs who matched! Dr. Helen Gao: MFM at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Dr. Kali Stewart: MFM at Johns Hopkins Dr. Hannah Millimet: MIGS at the University of Michigan Dr. Jaclynne Hedge: REI at OHSU Dr. Mitra Sharifi: REI at WashU Dr. Christina Herbosa: UrgoGyn at WashU Dr. Kati […]
Gyn Onc Teal on Wheels is a hospital affiliate team comprised of doctors, nurses, gynecologic cancer survivors, gynecologic cancer researchers, caregivers, and friends and family who have all been touched in some way by gynecologic cancer. We come together each year to ride in honor of those who might not be able to ride and to […]
The SUPPORT-MOM study collaborates with patients, clinicians, and payer informants to design, implement, and study Contingency Management for pregnant and postpartum patients with substance use disorders. Contingency Management is one of the most powerful strategies to improve outcomes for people with substance use disorders but is understudied in the obstetric population. We will focus specifically on the interplay […]
The annual staff appreciation lunch for WashU Medicine employees was held on Sept. 19 on the spacious Couch Lawn! A big thanks to the delicious food from Kenrick’s BBQ and Ted Drewes for providing us with a tasty lunch and dessert. Our Gynecologic Oncology office stopped to snap a photo with the one and only, […]
“Ovarian Cancer research has come a long way. Today we sit down with representatives from St Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness to discuss where we are in research, upcoming events, and the story of one patient’s fight.”
Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. While we celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities beyond this month, from September 15 to October 15 we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and […]
Dr. Aileen Portugal, REI Clinical Fellow, was recently accepted to participate in the RFDI this academic year, a BJC/WashU/SLCH consortium initiative to advance health equity. Congratulations, Dr. Portugal! Established in 2006 by the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation, the Residents and Fellows Diversity Initiative (RFDI) focuses on promoting a diverse and inclusive environment within our community to […]
The early symptoms were not clear. But after feeling “off” for a few days after traveling internationally Candice took herself to the ER. Soon after that she was diagnosed with Stage 4 endometrial cancer. She was just 41. With the guidance and expertise of Washington University gynecologic oncologist Dr. Premal Thaker, Candice welcomes each day, […]
The major goal of this proposal is to unveil non-infectious causes of preterm labor and birth and may lead to the development of a treatment – such as vitamin D, which is FDA-approved during pregnancy – to reduce the risk of preterm birth. “T Cells and IL-9 Signaling at the Maternal-Fetal Interface in Preterm Labor […]
We are proud to announce that The Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Center continues to be a Center of Excellence in the OPTUM Fertility network – A UHC company. Furthermore, employees at WASHU, Wells Fargo Advisors, NESTLE PURINA, to name a few all have their fertility benefits through OPTUM. Optum Fertility is also being sold to […]
“As a new academic year begins, Washington University in St. Louis is unveiling a new visual identity and an enhanced effort to communicate its important contributions in the areas of education, research and patient care to key internal and external audiences. The update includes a new university logo and website and the official adoption of […]
“In recent years, parvovirus infected about 3% of Americans. Now the number has tripled. NBC News’ Anne Thompson speaks to a patient who contracted the virus this spring. Thirty weeks pregnant and in the hospital, she’s dealing with serious complications including her placenta not pushing enough blood to bring her son critical oxygen and nutrients.”
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named six new Damon Runyon Clinical Investigators. The recipients of this prestigious award are outstanding, early-career physician-scientists conducting patient-oriented cancer research at major research centers under the mentorship of the nation’s leading scientists and clinicians. Mary M. Mullen, MD, with mentors Dineo Khabele, MD, and Nima Mosammaparast, MD, […]
Dr. Nandini Raghuraman and Dr. Toni Frolova awarded multi-PI R01 studying uterine contractility in labor. The team will be awarded 2.7 million over 5 years for a clinical and translation study investigating how oxytocin should be dosed and how the uterusshould contract in response to oxytocin during induction of labor. Congrats!
“Menopause mirrors what was happening to you at the beginning of your reproductive life,” says Makeba Williams, MD, associate professor and vice chair for professional development and wellness in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Instead of getting their periods, women are getting hot flashes. Sometimes, […]
Dr. Victoria Whelan was nominated for a BEE Award for her extraordinary compassion and skill for a patient to recognize her service. This is a reflection of how team members can enrich the patient experience. Patient Story Dr. Whelan has been hands down the best healthcare provider I have ever had. Dr. Whelan is the […]
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The summer marks the academic year where we welcomed some to our faculty and said goodbye to others. We had an amazing group, and we cannot wait to see where they go! Congrats to our graduates. Gynecologic Oncology: Dr. Alexander Cohen and Dr. Tyler Woodard Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility: Dr. Emily Spurlin Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Dr. […]
After 31 years of practice, Dr. Scott Biest, Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, retires on June 30, 2024. Dr. Biest earned his bachelor’s and medical degrees in the combined program at the University of Missouri Kansas City. After he completed his residency at Washington University, Dr. Biest joined Drs. David Weinstein […]
Nardhy Gomez-Lopez, PhD, a professor of obstetrics & gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received a four-year, $500,000 award from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to further research into the immunobiology of the maternal-fetal interface and identify biomarkers to predict preterm labor and birth. One in 10 babies is born prematurely and, in many cases, […]
Our Graduates Awards Dr. David Rothman Research Project The Rothman Research Symposium is a day where trainees present their OBGYN-related research projects. These presentations are evaluated by a distinguished panel of our own select faculty and guest speaker. Resident Winner: Melissa Cantave Topic: Examining the impact of a safety net minimally invasive gynecology surgery clinic Fellow […]
Please join in a Juneteenth Celebration on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Frick Forum in Knight and Bauer Hall at Olin Business School on the Danforth Campus. Join colleagues for food, music and to hear from WashU faculty and staff about their research, work and projects as they connect to the […]
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that pregnant people who took ADHD medications while also being treated for opioid use disorder continued to take medication to address their opioid use disorder about two months longer than patients who stopped taking ADHD medications. These patients also required fewer emergency room visits […]
New residents gathered to meet other residents, faculty, and the residency team over the weekend to start their first week as WashU ObGyn interns! We are so excited to have you all join us.
Dr. Sydney Thayer, Dr. Alison Kosmacki, and Dr. Bree Goodman were elected to the AOA Honor Medical Society, congratulations! The WashU School of Medicine AOA chapter with more than 400 distinguished physicians.
Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Department of OB/GYN’s Lucy, Anarcha, and Betsey (L.A.B.) Award named in honor of Lucy, Anarcha, and Betsey—the enslaved women whose sacrifice, without consent, nearly 200 years ago allows surgical repair for women with vesicovaginal fistulas today. Brittani Steinberg, MDProject: “Cervical Cancer Screening Preferences in Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse Patients” Mentor: Jennifer Reeves, MD, […]
April 11-17, 2024 – Updates from the DEIA Committee This week provided an opportunity for us to raise awareness and take action to improve the health and well-being of Black mothers and birthing people. As part of our commitment to supporting maternal health, we have organized a series of events aimed at educating, empowering, and […]
The CDC says the Black maternal health crisis is a state of emergency. Black mothers in Missouri are three times as likely to die within a year of giving birth compared to white mothers, according to the state’s Department of Health & Senior Services. Host Carol Daniel, Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel Nine PBS, […]
This week, the Advanced Clinical Research Retreat kicked off for fellows, grad students, and post-docs!
Medical students at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently honored faculty and residents with Distinguished Service and Teaching Awards (DSTAs) for the 2023-24 academic year. From our department, four mentors were honored. Read the full article here
Interns teamed up with our research team for a day dedicated to research and fellowship!
A look into the STL OBGYN society meeting! Residents and fellows presented (Dr. Brittani Steinberg, Dr. Halley Staples, Dr. Courtney Murphy, Dr. Mark Valentine). Dr. Steinberg won first place and Dr. Staples won second place! Congrats to all!
FamiliesROC Registration is Open! Today, May 8th, is World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day. A day to raise awareness of the disease, support survivors, and honor those lost too soon. Today registration for the 18th annual Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/ Walk opens as well. We hope you will consider […]
Congrats to all the recent BJC Excellence in Nursing Awardees! Our very own Sarah Smith, RN, BSN, CLC, was selected as a finalist for the category of women’s health. Sarah works as a Nurse Coordinator in our fetal care center, providing compassionate care to families from day one and throughout their experience. Additionally, shout out […]
Incoming intern, April Lewis, MD, was honored by her medical school for her work in the community.
Debbie Frank joined the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as the Scientific Editor in 2012 and was promoted to Senior Scientific Editor in 2021. In this role, she helps faculty members, medical fellows, residents, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students prepare research manuscripts, grant proposals, and fellowship applications. Debbie’s primary goal is to facilitate clear and […]