Grand Rounds: Bakkum-Gamez presents “Leveraging Methylated DNA Markers in the Detection of Endometrial Cancer”

On March 12, 2026, Jamie N. Bakkum-Gamez, MD, professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mayo Clinic and UWSMPH ‘02 graduate, gave the keynote lecture at Resident Scholars Day. For the keynote, she presented “Leveraging Methylated DNA Markers in the Detection of Endometrial Cancer”.In the lecture, Bakkum-Gamez defined the curr... more

Kelly co-authors article in Wisconsin Medical Journal

Bridget Kelly, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, recently authored a new article published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors include Emily Buttigieg, MD; Fei Cai, MD; R. Nicholas Burns, MD; and B. Star Hampton, MD. In “Teaching Ambulatory Obstetrics and Gynecology with a Nov... more

Adekunle authors new publication in Health Equity

Tiwaladeoluwa Adekunle, PhD, assistant professor in the Division of Reproductive and Population Health, recently co-authored a study published in Health Equity. Co-authors include Megan E. Martin; Carol Haywood, PhD; Kate Caldwell, PhD; Clancy Barry; ShaRhonda Dawson, MS; and Kara Hoppe, DO, PhD.In “Obstetric Racism and Ablei... more

Division of Reproductive Sciences brings research to SRI 2026 annual meeting

The Society for Reproductive Investigation hosted the 73rd annual scientific meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico March 24-28, 2026. Faculty and researchers from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Division of Reproductive Sciences shared their work at the conference. Just some of their exciting accomplishments: Oral Abstracts: Placenta ... more

Ellinore Letts, undergrad in Virumbrales-Muñoz Lab, receives Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowship

Congratulations to Ellinore Letts, an undergraduate student in the Virumbrales-Muñoz Lab, who was selected for a Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowship! Ellinore is currently a junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. The Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowship supports undergraduates to complete an ... more

Women’s Healthcast: Vulvovaginal Health After Menopause, featuring Margaret Wilkes

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, or GSM, is incredibly common – some research suggests more than 80 percent of people might experience symptoms like vaginal dryness, pain with intercourse, or urinary incontinence after menopause. And unlike some other symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes or night sweats, genitourinary ... more

URPS Division brings research, leadership to 2026 SGS Annual Meeting

The Society of Gynecologic Surgeons hosted the 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Phoenix, AZ from March 22-25, 2026. UW Department of Ob-Gyn faculty and trainees brought posters, films, and presentations to the meeting. Just some of their exciting accomplishments: Oral Session: Vulvar Fractionated CO2-Laser Therapy with and W... more

It’s a Match! Meet the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Resident Class of 2030!

We are thrilled to introduce the incoming UW Department of Ob-Gyn Resident Class of 2030, who matched into our residency on March 20, 2026. Please help us welcome these future ob-gyns to our department!Erica Deming – Case Western Reserve UniversityEmily Fortman – Ohio State UniversityMichael Kaden-Hoffmann – University of Was... more

Sharp receives UW Health 2026 Clinical Educator Physician Excellence Award

Congratulations to Kristen Sharp, MD, professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Sharp was selected to receive a 2026 UW Health Clinical Educator Physician Excellence Award. Sharp will be celebrated on May 20, 2026 at the UW Health Physician Excellence Awards ceremony. The Clinical Educator Physician Excelle... more
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