Obstetrics & Gynecology Research
Championing Research & Collaboration
We’re advancing knowledge, providing evidence-based solutions and training the next generation of researchers and physician-scientists.
world-class programs in research
The U-M Medical School Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is nationally recognized for research excellence, with a robust portfolio of multidisciplinary, world-class programs.
Our research is strategically focused on driving transformative advances in women’s health and improving the well-being of individuals and families locally and globally. Faculty members lead initiatives spanning bench science, translational research, health services research, and clinical trials—addressing critical areas such as optimizing maternal outcomes, expanding access to quality health care, supporting women’s health across the lifespan, enhancing medical education, and tackling global health challenges.
Our research team supports faculty by helping secure funding, developing proposals, navigating regulatory processes, managing and analyzing data, ensuring compliance, and disseminating discoveries. We also provide educational opportunities and mentorship to foster career development.
We are dedicated to pioneering innovative, evidence-based solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration, advancing knowledge, and preparing the next generation of academic researchers and physician-scientists.
Key Research Areas
Leadership
Vanessa K Dalton, MD, MPH
Associate Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Section Head, Research, Gynecology
Medical School
Stacey Missmer, ScD
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School
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