Research

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As members of a prestigious research community at UW-Madison, it is our mission to foster a passion for obstetric and gynecological research through mentorship and training, as well as to educate future scientists and physicians in the integration of ideas through interdisciplinary and collaborative biomedical research.

Such a strong foundation incorporates every facet of the research process: from the laboratory bench where fundamental science is developed and conducted, to the doctors applying cutting-edge research and developed technology in the field.

As such, research conducted in a state-of-the-art clinical department are translated to real-world results and are instrumental in cultivating a higher quality of patient care for a healthy and bright future for all women, infants and children.

Schmidt to serve as co-investigator on R01 grant to study infertility causes

Congratulations to Jenna Schmidt, PhD, assistant professor in the Division of Reproductive Sciences! Schmidt will be a sub-principal investigator on a R01 grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Kenichiro Taniguchi, PhD, associate professor in the Medical College of Wisc... more

Jacques publishes values clarification study in JAMA Network Open

Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, is the first author on a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Co-authors include Elise Cowley, MD, PhD; Laurie Lapp, MD, MPH; Jacquelyn Askins, BA; and Anna Altshuler, MD, MPH.In “Experiences of Perinatal Personnel with Values Clari... more

Zhang, Jacques publish article in Wisconsin Medical Journal

Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Ran Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, co-authored a new article published in Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors include Madelyn Frey, MPH; Laurie Lapp, MD, MPH; and Lena Swander... more

STAC-MyHeart research team publish new studies in Pregnancy and JAMA Network Open

The Staying Healthy After Childbirth-My Hypertension Education and Reaching Target (STAC-MyHeart) research team published two articles that look at the same data set from qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Buchholz and colleagues publish an article in PregnancyKristine Buchholz, PhD, MPH, clinical research manager in ... 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

Ob-Gyn Research Faculty

David Abbott, PhD

Role title: Emeritus Professor

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Role title: Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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Role title: Reproductive and Population Health

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Role title: Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn

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Role title: Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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Role title: Gynecologic Oncology

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Role title: Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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Role title: Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Role title: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

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Role title: Reproductive Sciences

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Role title: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

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Role title: Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

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Role title: Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn

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Role title: Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

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Role title: Reproductive and Population Health

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Role title: Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Role title: Gynecologic Oncology

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Role title: Reproductive and Population Health

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Role title: Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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Role title: Gynecologic Oncology

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Role title: Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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Role title: Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Role title: Education

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Role title: Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Role title: Gynecologic Oncology

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Role title: Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn

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Role title: Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Role title: Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Role title: Reproductive Sciences

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Role title: Reproductive Sciences/Gynecologic Oncology

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Role title: Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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Role title: Gynecologic Oncology

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Role title: Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Role title: Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn

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Role title: Reproductive Sciences

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Role title: Reproductive and Population Health

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Dinesh Shah, MD

Role title: Emeritus

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Role title: Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Role title: Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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Role title: Gynecologic Oncology

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Role title: Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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Role title: Reproductive Sciences/Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

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Role title: Gynecologic Oncology

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Role title: Reproductive and Population Health

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Role title: Gynecologic Oncology

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Role title: Reproductive Sciences

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To learn more about gynecologic cancer clinical trials at the UW Carbone Cancer Center, contact:

Claire Kostechka, ACRP-CP

Role title: Gyn Onc Clinical Research Program Manager

UW Carbone Cancer Center

Email: kostechka@wisc.edu Phone number: (608) 263-7282