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Maisa N. Feghali, MD, MS
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Magee-Womens Research Institute & University of Pittsburgh; Director of Diabetes in Pregnancy Program; Maternal‑Fetal Medicine Specialist, UPMC Magee‑Womens Hospital
Women with diabetes in pregnancy and their infants are at significant health risks and treatment response varies among individuals. My research investigates individualized treatment strategies to increase treatment success and improve the health of mothers with diabetes and their babies.
Maisa N. Feghali, MD, MS
Research in Brief
Dr. Feghali is investigating novel approaches to treating diabetes in pregnancy. By using a more targeted approach, she aims to reduce complications like preeclampsia and improve outcomes for both mothers and infants.
Current Projects
- Glycemic Observation and Metabolic Outcomes in Mothers and Offspring (GO MOMs) Study
- Intensive glycaemic targets in overweight and obese individuals with gestational diabetes mellitus (iGDM) Study
- DECIDE: A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Oral Metformin versus Injectable Insulin for the Treatment of Gestational Diabetes
- Intrapartum Glycemic Targets and Insulin Infusion
Selected Publications
- From Standard of Care to Emerging Innovations: Navigating the Evolution of Pharmacological Treatment of Gestational Diabetes. Palatnik A, Feghali MN.Am J Perinatol. 2025 Jul;42(9):1127-1134. doi: 10.1055/a-2407-0905. Epub 2024 Sep 27.PMID: 39333039
- Design, rationale and protocol for Glycemic Observation and Metabolic Outcomes in Mothers and Offspring (GO MOMs): an observational cohort study.
- GO MOMs Study Group.BMJ Open. 2024 Jun 8;14(6):e084216. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-084216.
- Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Offspring Early Childhood Growth.
- Feghali M, Atlass J, Abebe KZ, Comer D, Catov J, Caritis S, Arslanian S, Scifres C.J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 Mar 25;106(4):e1849-e1858. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa742.PMID: 33057663
- Drugs to Control Diabetes During Pregnancy.
- Feghali MN, Umans JG, Catalano PM.Clin Perinatol. 2019 Jun;46(2):257-272. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2019.02.005. Epub 2019 Mar 26.PMID: 31010559
For additional publications, visit Pubmed.