Research
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.
Ob-Gyn Research News
Codispoti co-authors study on resources for the transition to residency in Journal of Graduate Medical Education
UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Nicolette Codispoti, MD, MS, MPH, PGY-4, co-authored a new study published in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education examining how first-year ob-gyn residents use and experience resources designed to help them transition from medical school to residency. Codispoti co-authored the article wi...
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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, rur...
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Cutler publishes study in Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, co-authored a new article published in Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. Co-authors include Corinne M. Hale; Laura Jacques, MD; Eliza Bennett, MD; and Jenny A. Higgins, PhD, MPH.In “‘Are We Allowed ...
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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...
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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...
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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