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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.

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.

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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.

  • Valerie Lynn Baker, M.D.

    • Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
    • Practice Director, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
    • TeLinde-Wallach Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
    • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Fertility before and after Cancer Treatment, Fertility Preservation, In Vitro Fertilization

  • Ahmet Alexander Baschat, M.D., M.B. B.CH. B.A.O.

    • Director, Center for Fetal Therapy
    • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
    • Joint Appointment in Surgery

    Expertise: Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS), Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, EXIT Procedure, Fetal Cardiac Defects, Fetal Echocardiography

  • Mostafa Borahay, M.B.B.Ch., M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., M.Sc.

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

    Expertise: Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

  • Anne Elizabeth Burke, M.D., M.P.H.

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

    Expertise: Contraception, Family Planning, Gynecology, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Obstetrics

  • Jenell Coleman Fennell, M.D., M.P.H.

    • Director, Division of Gynecologic Specialties
    • Medical Director, Women's Health Center, JHOC
    • Director, Ob/Gyn Resident Continuity Clinic, JHOC
    • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
    • Associate Professor of Medicine

    Expertise: Colposcopy, Contraception, Family Planning, Fibroids, Gynecological Surgery

  • Ahizechukwu C Eke, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., M.P.H.

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

    Expertise: Autoimmune Diseases, Cervical Cerclage, Genetic Diseases, High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), High-risk Pregnancy

  • Victoria Lynn Handa, M.D., M.H.S.

    • Director, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • Director, Women’s Center for Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery
    • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Cystocele, Lower Urinary Tract Reconstruction, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Rectocele

  • James Hugh Segars JR, M.D.

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

    Expertise: Endometriosis, Infertility, Reproductive Endocrinology

  • Ie-Ming Shih, M.D., Ph.D.

    • Richard W. TeLinde Distinguished Professor, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
    • Director of TeLinde Gynecologic Pathology Laboratory
    • Co-Director, Womens' Malignancy Program, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
    • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
    • Professor of Oncology
    • Professor of Pathology

    Expertise: Endometriosis, Gynecologic/Obstetric Pathology, Pathology

  • Rebecca Lynn Stone, M.D., M.S.

    • Director, The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service
    • Director, Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program
    • Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Fertility Preservation and Innovation Center
    • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Cervical Cancer, Cytoreductive Surgery, Fertility Sparing Surgery, Gynecologic Cancers, Gynecologic Oncology

  • Carolyn Beth Sufrin, M.D., Ph.D., A.M.

    • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Family Planning, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Obstetrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Reproductive Health

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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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