Department of Ob-Gyn mentees share research at 2026 UW–Madison Undergraduate Symposium
Undergraduate student researchers mentored by faculty in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn brought nine posters and three oral presentations to the 2026 UW–Madison Undergraduate Symposium on April 17, 2026.The annual Undergraduate Symposium showcases undergraduate creativity, achievement, research, service-learning and community-ba...
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Iruretagoyena talks about ultrasound trends with Wisconsin news outlets
J. Igor Iruretagoyena, MD, MS, professor in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, spoke to Wisconsin news outlets about developing ultrasound trends, specifically keepsake ultrasound boutiques.In the news segment, Iruretagoyena discussed ultrasounds and what ultrasound boutiques and similar ventures could mean for patients...
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Department hosts successful Pregnancy Trust and Safety Symposium
On March 19, 2026, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Maternal Mortality Review Team and Maternal Health Innovation Team to present the Pregnancy Trust and Safety Symposium to an audience of around 150 health care providers, community experts, and scholars. The event, focuse...
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Healthy Women Community Talk: Gestational Diabetes: Thriving Through Pregnancy and Beyond
Gestational diabetes–high blood sugar during pregnancy–affects up to 10% of pregnancies in the United States. It can increase health risks for both the parent and the baby–but with the right knowledge and support, people can take steps to stay healthy during pregnancy and beyond. On April 2, 2026, faculty and fellows in the D...
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Department of Ob-Gyn brings research, leadership to 2026 SGO Annual Meeting
The Society of Gynecologic Oncology hosted the 2026 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer April 10-13, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Faculty, fellows and residents in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn brought their research to the meeting. Just some of their exciting accomplishments: Poster session moderator: Biomarker Boulevard – Li...
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Grand Rounds: Stewart presents The Great Debate: Mode of Delivery after OASI
On April 16, 2026, Kelley Stewart, MD, fellow in the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “The Great Debate: Mode of Delivery after OASI.”In the lecture, Stewart discussed short- and long-term sequelae of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI); compared evidence-based...
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McDonald, Sampene attend ACOG Cefalo National Leadership Institute
Ryan McDonald, MD, professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Katherine Sampene, MD, professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, attended the 2026 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Cefalo National Leadership Institute, held March 18-22 in Durham, North Carolina. ...
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Grand Rounds: Larson presents Trending vs. True: Evidence-Based Answers to Popular OB-GYN Claims
On April 2, 2026, UW Department of resident Jeanette Larson, MD, PGY-4, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Trending vs. True: Evidence-Based Answers to Popular OB-GYN Claims.”In the lecture, Larson reviewed common sources where people may find their health information; evaluated the evidence behind popular ob-gyn claims on s...
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Kaljo co-authors article in Wisconsin Medical Journal
Kristina Kaljo, PhD, associate professor in the UW Dept. of Ob-Gyn, recently co-authored an article published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors from the Medical College of Wisconsin include Monet Lane, MD; Morgan Briggs, MD; Christine Pando, MD; Susan Duyar-Ayerdi, MD, MA; and Kathryn Dielentheis, MD. In “Perspecti...
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