OB/GYN
Investigators in the VCRB focus their research on a myriad of topics that span the spectrum of women’s health, including basic female reproductive tract, biology, pregnancy and fertility, gynecological health and disease, and cancer all with the foundation of immunology, molecular and cellular biology, biomarkers and the microbiome.
Edlow Lab
The goal of the Edlow Lab is to investigate the effects of maternal obesity and maternal viral infection in pregnancy on placental immune activation, fetal brain development and offspring behavior.
Mitchell Lab
The goal of the Mitchell Lab is to understand how vaginal microbes influence reproductive health and disease.
Phillippe Lab
The goal of the Phillippe Lab is to investigate the mechanisms underlying preterm delivery in pregnant mothers.
Rueda Lab
The goal of the Rueda Lab is to identify the functional characterization of gynecological cancer cells.
Wang Lab
The goal of the Wang Lab is to investigate the role of the Hippo/YAP signaling pathway in ovarian cancer.
The state-of-the-art research conducted in the OB/GYN Department is focused on improving obstetric and gynecologic care for women across the lifespan.
Information for health care professionals about the latest OB/GYN breakthroughs, research and clinical advances from Mass General.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mass General has advanced the science and the quality of care for patients since 1891.
Find information on OB/GYN residency, fellowship and other continuing medical education opportunities.
Mass General Brigham researchers found that getting vaccinated on the early side of the recommended window was best for transferring maternal antibodies to the fetus.
A new study fund that an intervention involving automated appointment scheduling and reminder messages may improve post-partum health in patients with chronic medical conditions.
Immune activation in a pregnant woman can occur in response to metabolic diseases like obesity, infections in pregnancy, exposure to pollution and environmental toxins, or even stress and can have negative effects on fetal brain immune cells (microglia).
Like many people who consider freezing their eggs, Lauren was hesitant because of the unknowns that came with the process. She was nervous about self-administering hormone injections at specific times, how her body might feel, and keeping up with follow-up appointments.
Read about what it means to get pregnant and have a healthy pregnancy in your late 30s or early 40s with insights from Lisa Luther, MD, in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Massachusetts General Hospital.
The world of medicine has made remarkable strides in diagnosing and treating various health conditions, but when it comes to many women’s health issues, progress is lacking.
