Dr. Premal Thaker, Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at WashU Medicine in St. Louis, was interviewed by her patient Kate, an ovarian cancer survivor, for Patient Worthy. Together, they discussed advice for patients and anyone navigating a cancer diagnosis, from recognizing early symptoms to advocating for testing.

Sara Wood, MD, MHPE, Appointed Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Strategy for the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department The department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is delighted to announce the appointment of Sara Wood, MD, MHPE, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Strategy for the Department of OBGYN, effective July 1, 2026.

For the third consecutive year, our Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Gynecology division was proud to sponsor and celebrate the Girls on the Run Spring 5K, cheering on young girls from across the St. Louis area as they crossed a finish line they had been working toward for weeks.

WashU Medicine's Department of Gynecologic Oncology was proud to come together this year at the St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) Living Out Loud Gala: an inspiring evening where the strength of community was on full display. SLOCA, the only non-profit in Missouri solely dedicated to ovarian cancer, has been a beacon of hope in [...]

We were honored to welcome Sandra Brooks, MD, MBA, FACOG, Chief Executive Officer of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), to WashU OBGYN for her presentation, Advancing Our Mission, Together. Dr. Brooks inspired our residents and faculty with a meaningful conversation about leading through change, advocating for patients, and navigating the evolving landscape [...]

Bisiayo Fashemi, PhD, always knew she wanted to be a scientist. Starting in high school and continuing through her undergraduate years, the Boston native seized every opportunity to conduct lab research, with a particular focus on improving women's health. She moved closer to her career dream by entering WashU's Roy and Diana Vagelos Division of [...]

When Jill learned her baby had a rare, potentially fatal condition, a team of highly skilled physicians brought advanced care and similar determination to beat the odds. A few days later, the couple met Katherine H. Bligard, MD, MA, a WashU Medicine maternal-fetal medicine specialist and associate director of the Fetal Care Center.

Congratulations to Shweta Bhagwat, PhD, postdoctoral research associate in the lab of Celia Santi, MD, PhD, for recently receiving a prestigious NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) for her project titled "Study the impact of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) toxins on sperm function." Her research is being funded by the NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child [...]

Congratulations to our Center for Reproductive Health Sciences (CRepHS) investigators, Nardhy Gomez-Lopez and Seungbaek Lee, on their new publication, "Mapping the Human Female Reproductive Tract," published in Nature Cell Biology. This important work provides a comprehensive map of the human female reproductive tract and represents a significant advance in our understanding of reproductive biology and women's health.

WashU Medicine researchers Polina Lishko, PhD, and Celia Santi, MD, PhD, have been awarded a five-year National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 grant to support collaborative research focused on defining mechanisms important for regulating male fertility. The award recognizes the investigators' longstanding leadership in reproductive physiology and translational fertility research.

Congratulations to Juan Ferreira, PhD, postdoctoral research associate in the lab of Celia Santi, MD, PhD, for recently receiving a prestigious NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) for his project titled "Milk Excretion and Myoepithelial Cell Contractility: Modulation by the Na+-activated K+ Channels, SLO2.1."

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 40th Annual Rothman Research Day, a tradition that highlights the dedication, innovation, and scholarly excellence of our residents, fellows, and basic science researchers. Each year, this event brings our community together to showcase the impactful research being conducted across a wide range of disciplines.

We are proud to announce that three of our trainee nominees have been elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Society this year. Congratulations to Dr. Josh Brill (Gynecologic Oncology), Dr. Christine Jackson (Complex Family Planning), and Dr. Adriana Nigaglioni (Residency) on this well-deserved recognition.

Three WashU Medicine OBGYN residents were inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). Congratulations to Dr. Katie Granger Howard, Dr. Alexandra (Ali) Houston-Ludlam, and Dr. Erin Johnson on this outstanding recognition! The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) is a community of medical students, physicians, and other leaders who have been recognized for their compassionate care.

Dr. Sara Wood, Chief of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine, has been honored with a prestigious Dean's Impact Award. This recognition celebrates faculty who embody the compassion, innovation, and dedication necessary to advance clinical care, education, and research in ways that are both dynamic and deeply rooted in community [...]

Congratulations to Dr. David Mutch, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and gynecologic oncologist at WashU Medicine, on receiving a 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award from his alma mater, Carleton College! This honor recognizes alumni who have made exceptional contributions to their field, whether through professional accomplishment or service to their community.

Congratulations to our 2026 graduating class of OBGYN residents! We're so proud to see graduates head to programs across the country and welcome a new class of interns through our doors. The future of women's health is in great hands. Our Graduates Highest CREOG Score Annually, our residents take a national standardized exam that we [...]

Our clerkship students visited The Bridge STL, which is a part of the Health Equity and Justice curriculum. During the visit, they toured both the boutique and their 13,000 sq ft warehouse that serves as the hub for collecting, sorting, and distributing donations. They met with Executive Director Michelle Sortor, who provided a comprehensive overview [...]

Our Education team was once again on the WashU Medicine campus, meeting with future physicians and sharing what residency and fellowship training in ObGyn at WashU is all about. The fair connects students with professionals to discuss fellowships, residency training, and career choices within WashU Medicine The team included coordinators Kim Coombs & Rayna Mittler, [...]