Active Research

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The Department of OB/GYN is actively working on research projects to better how the medical field can improve women’s care.

GYN ONC

The Gynecologic Oncology Division is finding new ways to combat gynecologic cancers.

Faculty and their Research:

Peter Argenta, MD

Martina Bazzaro, PhD

Britt Erickson, MD

Melissa Geller, MD

Rahel Ghebre, MD

Linda Hammer Burns, PhD

Sally Mullany, MD

Andrea O’Shea, MD

Sue Petzel, PhD

Colleen Rivard, MD

Deanna Teoh, MD

Rachel Vogel, PhD

Boris Winterhoff, MD

MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE

The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division is creating new methods for how to treat women with high-risk pregnancies.

Faculty and their Research:

Sabrina Burn, MD

Stephen Contag, MD

Micah Gearhart, PhD

Cresta Jones, MD

Daniel Landers, MD

Jessica Nyholm, MD

Phillip Rauk, MD

Bethany Sabol, MD

Sarah Wernimont, MD, PhD

Yasuko Yamamura, MD

OB/GYN, MIDWIFERY & FAMILY PLANNING

The Women's Health Specialists Division is working on research projects involving Obstetrics, Gynecology, and health issues for women of all ages.

Faculty and their Research:

Christy Boraas, MD

Suzanne Darnell, MD

Rebecca French, MD

Samantha Hoffman, MD

Sarah Hutto, MD

Karin Larsen, PhD

Mary Pukite, MD

Jessika Ralph, MD

Carrie Terrell, MD

UROGYN

The Urogynecology Division is focused on reconstruction and treatment for women with incontinence or pelvic floor disorders.

Faculty and their Research:

John Fischer, MD

Rahel Nardos, MD, MS

Highlighted Research

Cresta Jones

Cresta Jones, MD, FACOG

Associate Professor, Maternal Fetal Medicine

Dr. Jones is taking part in a multi-site research initiative comparing opioid prescribing practices at discharge after vaginal or cesarean delivery. She hopes this work will shed light on regional differences in prescribing patterns, allowing best practices regarding opioid prescribing to be implemented.

Hoffman

Samantha Hoffman, MD

Assistant Professor, OB/GYN

Dr. Hoffman is currently leading a clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of Vitamin D supplementation in the prevention of gestational diabetes. The results of this work could guide physicians to better care for patients who are at high risk for developing this pregnancy complication.


Need more information?

Email us at obgadmin@umn.edu or call 612-626-3111 and we can connect you with the appropriate faculty member.

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