Our basic science research investigates the role for estrogen signaling and therapy in the management of urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women, as well as urinary microbiome studies in postmenopausal women.
Through surgical trials and patient-reported outcomes, our clinical research seeks better understanding of female pelvic conditions and their impact on patients’ lives, as well as improving treatment.
Explore our research
Clinical research:
- Clinical studies in urogynecology
- Publications by our female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery specialists
Basic science:
Investigators
Investigators in urogynecology include an interdisciplinary group of faculty members in the Department of Ob/Gyn’s Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Center for Reproductive Health Sciences, and Division of Clinical Research.
Ob/Gyn faculty
Chiara Ghetti, MD, MSc
Associate Professor, Ob/Gyn
Fellowship Director, Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Division: Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Admin; Katie Grimes
Julie Hake, DNP, APRN-C, WHNP-BC
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified
Jerry L. Lowder, MD, MSc
Professor, Ob/Gyn
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Director of T32 Training Program, FPMRS Research
Sara Wood, MD, MHPE, FACOG
Associate Professor, ObGyn
Chief, Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Division: Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Admin; Brenda Sellers