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Gynecology and Obstetrics

Research

The Johns Hopkins Division of Reproductive Science and Women’s Health Research is devoted to advancing the health of women at every stage of their lives. Our multidisciplinary team draws strength from the expertise across Johns Hopkins to examine every facet of women's health. Our goal is to find better ways to treat illnesses and conditions that effect the lives of our patients, to contribute to the scientific community at large and to improve the health of all people.

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Featured Research ProjectIntercepting Ovarian Cancer

Johns Hopkins researchers are teaming up with researchers from other prestigious institutions to research new ways to prevent ovarian cancer. HGSOC, high-grade serious ovarian carcinoma, is the fifth most common cause of cancer related death for women in the U.S. Our researchers are exploring ways to intercept ovarian cancer before it can take root.

Read more about the project
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GYN/OB Specialized Research Projects

Featuring specialty projects and studies currently active under the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

  • Hydrops Research Study

    The Johns Hopkins Prenatal Genetic Counseling team, along with our Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists, are partnering with researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to study and better understand the genetic causes of non-immune hydrops fetalis in pregnancy.

  • Specialized Ovarian Cancer Research (SPORE)

    For ovarian cancer patients seeking innovative clinical trials and new diagnostic tools for early detection of ovarian cancer in women at increased risk.

  • Intercepting Ovarian Cancer - Break Through Cancer

    A collaborative project between Johns Hopkins physicians and doctors from other prestigious hospitals to research the early detection and prevention of ovarian cancer.

  • Mother's Outcomes After Delivery (MOAD) Study

    A completed study under the Women's Center for Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery to determine how childbirth affects women's health. Read more about their conclusions here.

  • The Fertility Preservation and Innovation Center

    Advanced fertility preservation options backed by the latest scientific research, this center supports patients through every stage of their journey to parenthood.

  • Research Career Development Program

    Learn more about our efforts to fund junior faculty research through our research career development program and view current and former scholars.

Patient ResourcesUnderstanding Clinical Trials

Are you interested in participating in a clinical trial, but not sure what to expect? Find answers for common questions about clinical trials on our understanding clinical trials page or visit our trials site to search for available trials in which you can participate here.

Learn more about clinical trials Find a clinical trial
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Research Career Development Program

The department of Gynecology and Obstetrics is dedicated to training exceptional physician scientists to conduct innovative research. The following programs allow us to provide funding to research conducted by our junior faculty.

Research Leadership

 The following faculty members are leading our research efforts in their respective fields. For a full listing of faculty on our research teams please visit our featured lab pages.

  • Ahmet Alexander Baschat, MBBChBAO

    • Director, Center for Fetal Therapy
    • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Mostafa Borahay, MD MBA PhD

    • Director, Division of General Gynecology & Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Research Interests: Complex Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

  • Anne Burke, MD

    • Director, Family Planning Division
    • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Menopause Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Research Interests: Contraception and Family Planning

  • Ahizechukwu Eke, MBChB MPH PhD

    • Director of Research, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine
    • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

    Research Interests: HIV in pregnancy, Maternal Health Policy, Medical and Surgical Complications in Pregnancy, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacomicrobiomics, Preterm birth

  • Victoria L. Handa, MD MHS

    • Director, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Urogynecology, Gynecology

    Research Interests: Clinical trials in the management of pelvic floor disorders, Epidemiology of pelvic floor disorders, Quality of life for women with pelvic floor disorders

  • James Segars, MD

    • Director, Division of Reproductive Science and Women’s Health Research
    • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gynecology

    Research Interests: Endometriosis, Non-classical Hormone Action, Ovarian Disease and Infertility, Uterine Fibroids

  • Ie Ming Shih, MD PhD

    • Richard W. TeLinde Distinguished Professor, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
    • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Pathology

    Research Interests: Cancer Diagnostics, Cancer Pathogenesis, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Molecular Cancer Therapy

  • Rebecca Lynn Stone, MD MS

    • Director, The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service
    • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecology

    Research Interests: Novel therapeutic approaches for ovarian cancer, Refining the indications for adjuvant radiotherapy for vulvar cancer, Understanding the interaction between host factors and cancer outcome

  • Carolyn Sufrin, MD PhD

    • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Research Interests: Incarcerated women and reproductive health care, medical anthropology, racism in health care, reproductive justice

Support Our Research

Help us continue our tradition of groundbreaking research by making a charitable donation to the Division of Reproductive Science and Women’s Health Research. Your gift supports the work of an extremely talented group of scientists committed to improving the health of all people.

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