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I AM RESEARCH

Women's health has been understudied, underdiagnosed and underrepresented.

Until now.

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SUPPORT HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

Women make up 50% of the population but carry 100% of the future. And yet for years, women's health hasn't been studied properly. It hasn't been given the attention — or the focus — it deserves.

As the world was studying men and applying those findings to women, we refused to follow.

Why?

Science tells us that a woman’s body is different than a man’s body. Women respond differently to pain, stress and medications – as well as to symptoms and disease. We must study women for who they are: Complex. Unique. Extraordinary.

In 1994, Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation emerged as the largest U.S. research institute dedicated solely to women’s health and reproductive biology. We’ve been transforming lives ever since.

WE ARE RESEARCH

Women's health research is who we are. It's what we do. Here's a snapshot of some of our life changing work.

Our scientists are actively:

  • Studying the subtle processes that shape fetal health
  • Investigating how pregnancy complications impact a mother's lifelong health
  • Working to overcome the effects of aging and environment on infertility
  • Testing breakthrough therapies for breast, cervical and ovarian cancers
  • Examining the impact of sexually transmitted disease on infertility and pregnancy
  • Developing interventions for intimate partner violence
  • Exploring better ways to identify mental health issues, including postpartum depression

CHANGING LIVES BY CHANGING THE STATUS QUO

ELIZABETH KRANS, MD, MSC
ELIZABETH KRANS, MD, MSC

Dr. Krans’ research improves the way we care for women with substance use disorders. So healthy families can be born.

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Pamela Moalli, MD, PHD
Pamela Moalli, MD, PHD

Dr. Moalli is not only studying the common biomaterials used to treat pelvic floor disorders. She’s developing better ones.

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Lisa Rohan, PHD
Lisa Rohan, PHD

Dr. Rohan’s product development lab has another amazing breakthrough in the works – a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19.

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Steffi Oesterreich, PHD
Steffi Oesterreich, PHD

Why do some breast cancers develop resistance to hormone treatment? Dr. Oesterreich’s research is identifying the causes.

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Maisa Feghali, MD, MS
Maisa Feghali, MD, MS

Dr. Feghali aims to improve diabetes care during pregnancy. And it’s delivering healthier outcomes for babies and moms.

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Kyle Orwig, PHD
Kyle Orwig, PHD

Dr. Orwig’s research helps people realize the dream of having their own family. Even in the face of improbable odds.

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Robert Edwards, MD
Robert Edwards, MD

Dr. Edwards’ research targets ovarian cancer like never before. Extending lives through novel vaccines and immunotherapy.

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Hyagriv Simhan, MD, MS
Hyagriv Simhan, MD, MS

Dr. Simhan is studying the factors that affect pre-term birth, including everything from inflammation to genetics.

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Hilary Flint
Hilary Flint

Endometriosis pain ruled Hilary's life for over a decade. But thanks to one doctor, she’s no longer missing out on what she loves.

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Sherri Krautter
Sherri Krautter

When Sherri began spotting during menopause, she knew something was wrong. Fortunately, she sought treatment right away.

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Cambria King
Cambria King

Cambria overcame a substance use disorder at our Pregnancy Recovery Center. Now she works there, helping other women at risk.

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Our Seven Areas of Research

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Reproductive Development
Reproductive Development

We accelerate discoveries in stem and germ cell biology to unlock the mysteries—and enormous medical potential—of the very beginnings of life.

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Pregnancy & Newborn Medicine
Pregnancy & Newborn Medicine

We study maternal health and fetal and placental development to ensure healthy mothers and babies. And those first nine months can actually affect our entire lives.

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Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases

Hundreds of millions of women are affected every year. We are developing new therapies for STDs, including a groundbreaking study that is putting women in control of preventing HIV.

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Gynecology
Gynecology

From family planning and safer contraception to postmenopausal health, we focus on the incredible and sometimes challenging adventure that is a woman’s life.

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Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Treatments for infertility are safer and more effective than ever. And major breakthroughs are coming that will help even more couples who are struggling to conceive.

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Women's Cancers
Women's Cancers

What if there was a vaccine for ovarian cancer? Here, we are making tremendous strides in the detection, treatment and yes, prevention of women’s cancers.

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Women’s Wellness
Women’s Wellness

We study behavioral science, patient-provider communication and health service outcomes to improve access to affordable, quality health care for women—especially women at risk.

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