Research
As members of a prestigious research community at UW-Madison, it is our mission to foster a passion for obstetric and gynecological research through mentorship and training, as well as to educate future scientists and physicians in the integration of ideas through interdisciplinary and collaborative biomedical research.
Such a strong foundation incorporates every facet of the research process: from the laboratory bench where fundamental science is developed and conducted, to the doctors applying cutting-edge research and developed technology in the field.
As such, research conducted in a state-of-the-art clinical department are translated to real-world results and are instrumental in cultivating a higher quality of patient care for a healthy and bright future for all women, infants and children.
Ob-Gyn Research News
Luellwitz co-authors publication in Biological Research for Nursing
Ryan Luellwitz, DO, clinical associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, recently co-authored a publication in Biological Research for Nursing. Co-authors include Katelyn Desorcy-Sherer, PhD, RN; Kerry McNamara, BSN; Eliot Stanton, PhD; and Ibrahim Zuniga-Chaves, PhD. In “Early Insights Into Materna...
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Barroilhet presents at 2026 SGO Winter Meeting
Lisa Barroilhet, MD, MS, director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, presented at the 2026 Society of Gynecologic Oncology Winter Meeting, held in Olympic Valley, CA January 29-31, 2026.Barroilhet presented “Homologous Recombinant Proficient Ovarian Cancer” at the event, which celebrated 30 years of sharing innovation a...
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Berube in Barroilhet, Virumbrales-Muñoz Labs receives SMPH Collaborate Travel Award
Michael Berube, DVM, PhD, postdoctoral research associate in the Barroilhet and Virumbrales-Muñoz Labs, received a travel award at the 2026 SMPH Collaborate poster session! The February 6, 2026 SMPH Collaborate event was focused on postdoctoral research and accomplishments. This is the second year in a row that a postdoctoral...
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Grand Rounds: Research Team presents “From Concept to Completion: Navigating a Research Project in Ob-Gyn”
On February 5, 2026, the Department of Ob-Gyn Research Team presented the Grand Rounds lecture “From Concept to Completion: Navigating a Research Project in Ob-Gyn”. The Research Team includes Kara Hoppe, DO, PhD; Jaison Hampson, MD, MBBBS, MPH; Todd Forsythe, BS; Paul Hoppe, MS; Lydia Rosennabum, DrHSc; Elizabeth Albert, MA;...
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Spencer co-authors article about residency program trends in Green Journal
Ryan Spencer, MD, MS, professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, recently co-authored an article published in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Co-authors include Anchal Dhawan, BS; Natalia Gontarczyk Uczkowski, MPH; Amy Godecker, PhD, MS; and Emily Morris Hawes, PharmD.In “Trends in Comparative Growth in Obstetrics and Gyneco...
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To learn more about gynecologic cancer clinical trials at the UW Carbone Cancer Center, contact:
Claire Kostechka, ACRP-CP
Role title: Gyn Onc Clinical Research Program Manager
UW Carbone Cancer Center
Email: kostechka@wisc.edu Phone number: (608) 263-7282