1st Quarter Newsletter (7/1/2023 - 9/30/2023) - Vol 4, Issue 1 | |
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As amplifier-in-chief of our incredible team, I am delighted to share highlights from the first quarter of this academic/fiscal year (FY24).
I am energized by our teamβs commitment to exceptional clinical service, administrative support & oversight, research and educations (CARE).
ο»ΏWe welcome new team members and look forward to another successful quarter!
With gratitude,
Dineo Khabele, MD, FACOG, FACS (she/her)
Mitchell & Elaine Yanow Professor and Chair
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After 31 years of practice, Dr. Scott Biest, Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, will be retiring on June 30, 2024.
We offer our congratulations and support to Dr. Biest and his team as they prepare for his retirement. We sincerely thank him for his dedication, leadership, and many contributions to our department over the years and we wish him all the best.
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Dr. Biest's parters, Dr. Bardawil,
Dr. de Souza, and Dr. Ross are accepting referrals 314-747-5470
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Clinical Spotlight:
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
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Washington University Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery sub-specialists are experienced, double-board certified surgeons specializing in the evaluation and treatment of patients with pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse, stress urinary incontinence, fistulas, birth-related injuries, mesh complications, fecal incontinence, overactive bladder, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
They see patients in two convenient locations in the Central West End and in West County at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Our comprehensive team also includes specialty trained nurse practitioner who specializes in recurrent UTIs and non-surgical treatment options.
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For emergent or urgent referrals, please reach out so we can expedite their appointment/treatment as available.
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Washington University Oncologist shares details on endometrial cancer and treatment | Dr. Matthhew Powell talks with FOX2Now on endometrial cancer and treatment. | |
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Dr. Makeba Williams featured in 'Fortune' | 6 things you didn't know about menopause and its symptoms Menopause symptoms can go beyond just hot flashes or night sweats. [...] | |
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Dr. Williams featured in 'People' magazine | One of the most common menopause symptoms, hot flashes usually last between two and five minutes and are often more intense in the two years leading up to menopause itself [...] | |
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Sonn Named Associate Dean of Student Affairs | Tammy Sonn, MD, has been named Associate Dean of Student Affairs effective January 2024. [...] | |
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Dr. Galakatos retires after 58 years of service | |
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REI celebrates National World Embryologist Day | Our Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility division celebrated National World Embryologist Day! | |
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2023 National Postdoc Appreciation Week | Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week! WashU has a diverse community of over 850 postdocs from different parts of the world. [...] | |
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WashU OBGYN celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and National Latino Day | Almost 20% of the US population is Latino. With this growing number, the population is on track for 1 in 3 people to be Latino by the year 2050. [...] | |
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WashU OBGYN represents at STL OBGYN Society | Drs Mittal, Combs, Wood, McCourt, Khabele, Bligard, Raghuraman, and Whelan attended the STL OBGYN Society meeting. The September Topic: "Medication Management of Obesity" | |
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Nelson Society Partners with David G. Mutch to Launch Residency Research Scholarship | Residents may now submit their applications for the David G. Mutch Residency Research Scholarship. [...] | |
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Compadre, van Biljon publish a co-first author article in Clinical Cancer Research | Amanda Compadre, MD, and Lily van Biljon recently published an article in Clinical Cancer Research titled "RAD51 Foci as a Biomarker Predictive of Platinum Chemotherapy Response in Ovarian Cancer." [...] | |
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Summertime scientific successes for Santi Lab | The lab of Celia Santi, MD, PhD, has been busy this summer with scientific discussions and networking opportunities! [...] | |
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Meet Dr. Nardhy Gomez-Lopez | Dr. Nardhy Gomez-Lopez (she/her) is a Professor in ObGyn, CRepHS, and Pathology and Immunology. I'm deeply passionate about research that directly benefits our community. [...] | |
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More Research News
Jamie Doss, MD, Resident, is a recipient of a BJHF Award. Dr. Doss was awarded for his project titled, βInduction of Labor in Multiparous Patients at 39 Weeks.β The award period is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
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Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Receive Foundation Funding for Fertility Preservation | Dr. Holly Hoefgen with Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology accepts foundation funding for fertility preservation. Thank you to St. Louis Men's Group Against Cancer for this incredible opportunity to provide our patients with the best level of care. [...] | |
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Dr. Mullen receives 2023 Victoria's Secret Global Fund for Women's Cancers Career Development Award | Dr. Maggie Mullen has been awarded grant funding through the 2023 Victoria's Secret Global Fund for Women's Cancers Career Development Award, in partnership with Pelotonia & AACR[...] | |
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$11.6 million grant supports innovative research in endometrial cancer | NCI SPORE grant aimed at improving prevention, treatment, reducing disparities | |
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Congratulations to Peinan Zhao, PhD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, on receiving a new five year R01 grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) with co-principal investigator Molly Stout, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan. | |
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American Cancer Society grant | Sumegha Mitra, PhD, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, received a 3-year, $754,414 Research Scholar Grant, RSG-22-070-01-TBE, from the American Cancer Society (ACS) to study high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). | |
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Doris Duke program scholar | Antonina (Toni) Frolova, MD, PhD, a maternal-fetal medicine physician and Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, applied and was selected to be a scholar in the Doris Duke COVID-19 Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists [...] | |
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R01 grant for research on maternal opioid use | Jeannie Kelly, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Yong Wang, PhD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, were awarded an R01 from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). [...] | |
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R21 grant for labor research | Antonina Frolova, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was awarded an R21 for her project titled, "Metabolic mechanisms of uterine contractility in labor." [...] | |
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R00 grant for ovarian aging research | Farners Amargant i Riera, PhD, was awarded an R00 for her project titled, "Mechanotransduction mechanisms of ovarian aging." | |
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Frolova, Massa to serve as Associate Fellowship Program Directors for Maternal-Fetal Medicine | July 1, 2023 - We are excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Antonina Frolova and Dr. Katherine Massa to Associate Program Directors for the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship.[...] | |
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Dr. Ashley Veade to Serve as Associate Program Director for the Residency Program | July 25, 2023 - During this upcoming academic year, the residency leadership team is growing in accordance with ACGME guidelines given the increased development of our residency program. [...] | |
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Dr. Amanda Zofkie and Dr. Melissa Cantave were awarded at Distinguished Service Teaching Awards | Dr. Melissa (Missy) Cantave was awarded a Distinguished Service Teaching Award for PGY4 Diversity. | |
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Dr. Dickison selected for APGO Academic Scholars & Leaders Program 2023 | Dr. Dickison was selected for the 2023 APGO Academic Scholars & Leaders Program. | |
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2023 Match Day: Our Chiefs | Congrats to our Chiefs on their Fellowship Match [...] | |
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Match Day: Incoming Fellows 2024 - Obstetrics & Gynecology | Welcome New OBGYN Fellows 2024! [...] | |
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