Grand Rounds: Wilkes presents Addressing Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Improving Quality of Life in Midlife and Beyond

On January 8, 2026, Margaret Wilkes, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Addressing Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Improving Quality of Life in Midlife and Beyond”.In the lecture, Wilkes described the impact of genitourinary synd... more

Kelly promoted to Associate Professor (CHS)

Huge congratulations to Bridget Kelly, MD, of the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology! The School of Public Health CHS Promotion Committee unanimously voted to approve Kelly's promotion to Associate Professor (CHS), effective June 28, 2026. Kelly joined the UW Department of Ob-Gyn in 2019 and since t... more

Zhang talks with the Cap Times about cervical cancer rates and screening

Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, spoke with the Cap Times about cervical cancer rates and screening. Despite having a proven vaccine, cervical cancer rates are on the rise among U.S. women aged 30-44, raising questions about the reasons behind the rise.In "Cervical cancer ... more

Cox promoted to Associate Professor (CHS)

Congratulations to Caroline Cox, MD, of the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery! The School of Public Health CHS Promotion Committee unanimously voted to approve Cox’s promotion to Associate Professor (CHS), effective June 28, 2026. Cox joined the UW Department of Ob-Gyn in 2023 following completion of... more

Grand Rounds: Mojdehbakhsh presents What’s the Deal with Endometrial Cancer?

On November 20, 2025, UW Department of Ob-Gyn Gynecologic Oncology Fellow Rachel Mojdehbakhsh, MD, MS, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “What’s the Deal with Endometrial Cancer?”. In the lecture, Mojdehbakhsh discussed how endometrial cancer is affecting people today; examined reasons why endometrial cancer is a rising issu... more

Sampene talks about new ACS cervical cancer screening guidelines with Beckers Oncology

Katherine Sampene, MD, clinical professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, was recently featured in an article by Beckers Oncology highlighting the American Cancer Society’s new cervical cancer screening guidelines. The update includes recommendations for self-collection and provides clearer guidance on when... more

Women’s Healthcast: Weight and Wellness, Part 2, featuring Kate Sample, MD

Over the last few months, the Women’s Healthcast has focused on how aging can affect our health. For the last two episodes in the Health and Aging series, we consider the impact of aging on metabolism – including societal implications. In Weight and Wellness, Part 1, Kate Sample, MD, associate professor in the Division of Aca... more

Cooney receives ICTR Translational Basic and Clinical Research Pilot Award

Laura Cooney, MD, associate professor in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, was recently awarded the ICTR Translational Basic and Clinical Research Pilot Award. The project Functional and Structural Impacts of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on Brain Health, which is in collaboration with Co-PI Bill ... more

Green to collaborate with Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness on WPP grant

Tiffany Green, PhD, associate professor in the Division of Reproductive and Population Health and the Department of Population Health Sciences, will collaborate with the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness on a Community Impact Grant from the Wisconsin Partnership Program!The project, Accelerating Birth Equity in Wisconsin ... more
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