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, rural training, early pregnancy care, and health equity.
Student research presentations:
- Maddie Huber (mentored by Kara Hoppe, DO, PhD): “Physical Activity Among Black Birthing People: A Scoping Review” (begins at 2:45)
- Raveena Mishra & Ashwini Murthy (mentored by Bala Bhagavath, MD): “Evaluating the Clinical Utility and Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Adjuvant Growth Hormone Use in Vitro Fertilizations” (begins at 7:12)
- Kiley Bennett & Anna Peterson (mentored by Bala Bhagavath, MD): “Effects of Estrace Priming on Ovarian Response, Embryology Outcomes, and Pregnancy Outcomes in Women Undergoing in Vitro Fertilization” (begins at 12:07)
- Payton Giles (mentored by Jon Pennycuff, MD, MSPH): “Variation in Urogynecology Referral and Perineal Clinic Attendance Following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury” (begins at 15:33)
- Elena Igic (mentored by John Soehl, MD): “Antenatal Hospitalizations as a Contributor to Perinatal PTSD” (begins at 19:16)
- Cole Schairer (mentored by Ryan Spencer, MD, MS): “Analyzing Distances Between Wisconsin Residency Programs and Potential Rural Training Sites” (begins at 23:28)
- Steven Xiong (mentored by Eliza Bennett, Laura Jacques, and Carley Zeal): “Development of a Patient Registry and Clinical Outcomes Database for UW’s Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic” (begins at 27:38)
- Sophia Schoenfeld (mentored by Kara Hoppe, DO, PhD): “Understanding Participant Engagement and Experience in My Heart, My Home through Patient Journey Mapping” (begins at 31:01)
Watch the whole event here.
**by Ob-Gyn Communications Intern Tina Lee