In the Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, research is not an isolated pursuit—it is a driving force that shapes clinical care, informs education and saves lives. Our investigators are leading efforts to advance reproductive science across a wide spectrum, from cancer prevention and fertility preservation to fetal therapy. This work is powered by strong interdisciplinary collaborations, an institutional culture of inquiry, and robust support from both philanthropic partners and major federal agencies.

The scale and ambition of our research enterprise reflect the complexity and urgency of the questions we’re asking. Reproductive health remains deeply underfunded and often underserved, yet the conditions we study—such as ovarian cancer, fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, and pregnancy-related complications—affect millions of lives across every demographic. Our faculty are not only generating knowledge, but accelerating its translation into clinical practice, policy, and prevention strategies that reach far beyond the traditional boundaries of academic medicine.

A hallmark of our research is its multidisciplinary approach. Our teams span gynecologic oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, fetal therapy, reproductive endocrinology, minimally invasive surgery, epidemiology, and more—bringing together diverse expertise to tackle some of the most complex challenges in reproductive health. We are leveraging state-of-the-art tools such as the Precision Medicine Analytics Platform to generate high-resolution datasets that offer unprecedented insights into disease mechanisms, patient outcomes, and patterns of health disparity.

What sets our department apart is not just the volume or breadth of our research—it is the impact. Our investigators are leading national efforts to prevent ovarian cancer, improving reproductive outcomes for people facing infertility, advancing prenatal surgery for life-threatening fetal conditions, and uncovering systemic barriers to care in marginalized populations, including incarcerated women. Each discovery fuels our mission, strengthening our ability to deliver care that is not only evidence-based but also equitable, inclusive, and responsive to the real-world needs of patients.

We are proud that this work continues to attract competitive grants and recognition from organizations such as the National Cancer Institute, the National Institutes of Health, and Break Through Cancer, among others. These investments validate the importance of what we do—and enable us to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in women’s and reproductive health.

At its core, our research enterprise is a reflection of our belief that science should serve. It should inform, improve, and inspire. And in this department, it does—every single day.