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
Bray, trainee in Barroilhet Lab, receives Cancer Trainee Network award
Congratulations to Mikaela Bray, research trainee in the Barroilhet Research Team, who received a Cancer Trainee Network Travel/Professional Development Award! Bray can use the $1,000 award towards attendance at a conference, workshop, training, certification, or related activity that will support her cancer research in the B...
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Ong receives Igniting interdisciplinary Innovation grant
Congratulations to Irene Ong, PhD, associate professor in the Division of Reproductive Sciences, who received an Igniting interdisciplinary Innovation (I3) award from the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research! Ong received the $250,000 grant for the project From AI Innovation to Clinical ...
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Cox publishes article in Urogynecology
Caroline Cox, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, co-authored a new study in Urogynecology. In Gender-Affirming Testosterone Treatment and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Cox and co-authors sought to compare the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) – including ...
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Graduation Spotlight: Logan Keding graduates from ERP Program
Congratulations to Logan Keding, PhD, who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology program! Keding’s PhD thesis focused on Placental Insufficiency in the Macaque Model; his mentor was Aleks Stanic-Kostic, MD, PhD, professor and director of the Division of Reproductive Scienc...
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Congratulations, 2026 UW Department of Ob-Gyn award winners!
On June 18, 2026, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn held its annual awards ceremony, recognizing educational, research and administrative accomplishments throughout the year.Years of ServiceFive Years:Jasmin Barthel, Physician AssistantMichael Beninati, Assistant Professor (CHS)Emma Blazel, Medical Program AssistantCheryl Casey’Gra...
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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