Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology

Cutler, Higgins talk about post-Dobbs research in Cap Times

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, was the lead author on a study published in JAMA Open Network about the impact of the Dobbs decision on the ability of ob-gyns in Wisconsin to provide adequate health care to patients with pregnancy risks or complications. Cutler and co-author Jenny Higgins, PhD, MPH, professor an... more

Bozzuto appointed to Research on Women’s Health Scholars program

Congratulations to Laura Bozzuto, MD, MS, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, who was selected for the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Research on Women’s Health Scholars (RoWHS) program! Bozzuto’s year-long RoWHS appointment begins July 1, 2025. Bozzuto will use the RoWHS funding for the project “Patient and provider decision makin... more

Domeyer-Klenske talks about COVID vaccine recommendations with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, associate professor and director of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for a recent story on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.In “State health officials urge kids, pregnant women to get COVID-19 vaccine despite federal pullback”, Domeyer talked about COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for pregn... more

Bozzuto talks about menopause with Wisconsin Public Radio

Laura Bozzuto, MD, MS, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined Wisconsin Public Radio’s Wisconsin Today program for a recent story about menopause.In “New bill would require menopause education from health care providers”, Bozzuto discussed the basics of menopause and its outcomes, the variety of treatment options, and the importance of ... more

UW Department of Ob-Gyn pregnancy experts to present on Informed & Empowered series June 30-July 28

Informed and Empowered is a free, community-centered webinar series offering practical, trusted information about common pregnancy conditions such as perinatal mood disorders, substance use, gestational diabetes, hypertension, and more. We’ll also explore how lifestyle factors and social factors – like stress, racism, and access to care – impact health. Designed for pregnan... more

Department of Ob-Gyn education leaders bring presentations to UW SMPH Medical Education Day

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health hosted Medical Education Day on May 29, 2025 in the Health Sciences Learning Center. Faculty and staff from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn brought posters and presentations to the annual event. A few of their exciting accomplishments: Post-Event Session: Phase 2 and 3 Meeting – led by Kathy Stewart, MD, Phase 2/3 Director Posters: M... more

Women’s Healthcast: Preparing for Your First Period, featuring Katie O’Brien, MD

For many young people, the idea of starting to get a period is at least a little bit stressful. Katie O’Brien, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, helps kids and families in her pediatric and adolescent gynecology clinic feel more prepared for periods. She joined this episode of the Women’s Healthcast to talk about what periods are, ho... more

Cutler presents at Northwestern Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology event

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, visited the Northwestern Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology on May 30, 2025, to present during the program’s Celebration of Education Day. Cutler was invited to give the Elliot Silbar Endowed Lecture during the event. She presented “Dobbs Downstre... more

Presentations at Department Research Day 2025

On May 15, 2025, the UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology hosted Department Research Day, an annual presentation of graduating fellows’ thesis projects, research from members of the Department of Ob-Gyn, and posters showcasing a variety of ob-gyn and reproductive health research.Margareta Pisarska, MD, director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertil... more

Cutler talks about Dobbs' impacts on physicians with WPR

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio for a recent story about the continued effects of the Dobbs Decision for Wisconsin healthcare providers.In “Study: Varying abortion care directives confuse Wisconsin doctors, jeopardize patient health,” Cutler talked about a new... more

Department of Ob-Gyn brings research, leadership to the 2025 ACOG Annual Meeting

Faculty and trainees in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn brought research and leadership to the 2025 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting in Minneapolis. ACOG hosted the conference May 16-18, 2025. Just some of their exciting accomplishments: Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, director of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, ... more

Bozzuto talks to MDLinx about potential new menopause marker

Laura Bozzuto, MD, MS, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, spoke with MDLinx for a recent story about developments in the ability to predict perimenopause.In “Researchers just identified blood markers that could change the game for perimenopause,” Bozzuto focused on how small, dense, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (s... more