
I AM RESEARCH
Women's health has been understudied, underdiagnosed and underrepresented.
Until now.
CHANGING LIVES BY CHANGING THE STATUS QUO

Dr. Krans’ research improves the way we care for women with substance use disorders. So healthy families can be born.
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Dr. Moalli is not only studying the common biomaterials used to treat pelvic floor disorders. She’s developing better ones.
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Dr. Rohan’s product development lab has another amazing breakthrough in the works – a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19.
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Why do some breast cancers develop resistance to hormone treatment? Dr. Oesterreich’s research is identifying the causes.
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Dr. Feghali aims to improve diabetes care during pregnancy. And it’s delivering healthier outcomes for babies and moms.
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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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Dr. Edwards’ research targets ovarian cancer like never before. Extending lives through novel vaccines and immunotherapy.
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Dr. Simhan is studying the factors that affect pre-term birth, including everything from inflammation to genetics.
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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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When Sherri began spotting during menopause, she knew something was wrong. Fortunately, she sought treatment right away.
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Cambria overcame a substance use disorder at our Pregnancy Recovery Center. Now she works there, helping other women at risk.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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