Ong selected for LEADS Pathway Program

Congratulations to Irene Ong, PhD, associate professor in the Division of Reproductive Sciences, who was selected to join the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research LEADS Pathway Program.The LEADS Pathway Program supports the well-being and leadership development of mid-career faculty in the translational, biome... more

Kelly, Cutler, Cox present at CREOG Education Retreat

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists hosted the 2026 Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Retreat July 23-24, 2026, in Boston, MA. UW Department of Ob-Gyn residency leaders past and present attended the retreat and presented about educational achievements from the department.... more

Support the 2026 Department of Ob-Gyn Diaper Drive!

Did you know the average baby uses 3,000 diapers in the first year? For some families, the cost is overwhelming. These families are supported through the annual UW Department of Ob-Gyn Diaper Drive. Our annual Diaper Drive supports families in need in the Madison area by collecting monetary donations. The department's Healthy... more

Women’s Healthcast: Extreme Heat and Pregnancy, featuring Laura Hanks

Our summertime risks from extreme heat exposure are rising. And while extreme heat can be dangerous for everyone, pregnant people face increased risks due to changes in the body that make it harder to manage heat. Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, joined... more

Grand Rounds: Cox presents “An Evidence Based Case for Liberalizing Post-Operative Restrictions”

On July 16, 2026, Caroline Cox, MD, associate professor and director of the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “An Evidence Based Case for Liberalizing Post-Operative Restrictions.”In the lecture, Cox discussed how patients experience post-operative restrictions, ex... more

Kaljo elected to UW SMPH Teaching Professor Track Appointments and Promotion Committee

Congratulations to Kristina Kaljo, PhD, associate professor in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn, who was elected to the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Teaching Professor Track Appointments and Promotion Committee (TPTAPC)! The TPTAPC reviews and advises the Dean on recommendations for appointments and promotions to the ra... more

Integrated Program in Endocrinology T32 grant renewed

The Integrated Program in Endocrinology (iPEnd) Translational Postdoctoral Training Program has successfully been renewed! Led by Ian Bird, professor in the Division of Reproductive Sciences, and Jon Levine (Wisconsin National Primate Research Center), the training program is set to receive $1.8 million over the next five yea... more

REAL Wins National Institute for Reproductive Health grant

The Reproductive Equity Action Lab (REAL), led by Tiffany Green, PhD, associate professor in the Division of Reproductive and Population Health, has been selected by the National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) to be part of the Abortion Coverage Policy Lab. In partnership with Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, REAL ... more

Grand Rounds: Ong presents “Can AI See What We Miss? Integrating Multiomic and Clinical Data in Women’s Health Research”

On June 25, 2026, Irene Ong, PhD, associate professor in the Division of Reproductive Sciences, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Can AI See What We Miss? Integrating Multiomic and Clinical Data in Women’s Health.”In the lecture, Ong explained why late-onset preeclampsia is difficult to predict; described how artificial int... more