Cooney discusses PMOS treatment and weight management with Women’s Health

Laura Cooney, MD, associate professor in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, spoke with Women’s Health for a recent story about PMOS treatment and weight management. In “Women’s Health Just Teamed Up With Equip to Research How Weight Bias Impacts PMOS Patients. The Data Is Concerning,” Cooney discussed... more

Keding and Stanic Lab publish study in Placenta

Logan Keding, PhD, postdoctoral researcher in the Stanic Lab led by Aleksandar Stanic-Kostic, MD, PhD, is lead author on a new article in Placenta that examines the relationship between placental blood flow, perfusion, and histopathology. Co–authors include Ruo-Yu Liu, Taylor Keding, Jessica Vazquez, Crystal Bockoven, Dinesh... more

Grand Rounds: Licon presents Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

On September 17, 2026, Allexa Licon, MD, clinical assistant professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine within the Department of Medicine, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.”In the lecture, Licon discussed peripartum cardiomyopathy, including its symptoms, risk factors, health disparities,... more

Women’s Healthcast: Gynecologic Cancer and Aging, featuring Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise additional awareness and support for those affected by cancers of the female reproductive system. This is an important topic that needs to be addressed and brought to everyone's attention, especially people who are at increased risk of developing gynecologic can... more

Anderson-Carter receives 2026 AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship

Congratulations to India Anderson-Carter, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Anderson-Carter was selected by the AAMC to receive the 2026 Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship Award. Anderson-Carter will receive the award at Learn Serve Lead 2026: The AAMC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA ... more

Codispoti co-authors study on resources for the transition to residency in Journal of Graduate Medical Education

UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Nicolette Codispoti, MD, MS, MPH, PGY-4, co-authored a new study published in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education examining how first-year ob-gyn residents use and experience resources designed to help them transition from medical school to residency. Codispoti co-authored the article wi... more

Grand Rounds: Shapiro Summer Research students present research projects

On August 20, 2026, students in the Shapiro Summer Research Program presented their summer research projects in obstetrics and gynecology. The 10 students shared their research methods, findings, and preliminary results across a variety of topics, including reproductive health, maternal health, urogynecology, infertility, rur... more

Zhang discusses gynecologic cancer awareness with WBAY

Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, spoke with Wisconsin media about gynecologic cancer risk factors, screening gaps, and early warning signs during Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. In “Doctors urge awareness of gynecologic cancer risk factors as awareness month begins,” a... more

Cutler publishes study in Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, co-authored a new article published in Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. Co-authors include Corinne M. Hale; Laura Jacques, MD; Eliza Bennett, MD; and Jenny A. Higgins, PhD, MPH.In “‘Are We Allowed ... more