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Lactation and breastfeeding are a unique experience for every parent and infant. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Massachusetts General Hospital busts myths and shares new evidenced-based information.
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Our Research
The VCRB brings cutting edge laboratory techniques to bear on clinical questions across the spectrum of women’s health.
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Our Research Focus
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.
Labs
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.
OB/GYN Research
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.
OB/GYN Advances in Motion
Information for health care professionals about the latest OB/GYN breakthroughs, research and clinical advances from Mass General.
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mass General has advanced the science and the quality of care for patients since 1891.
Training the Next Generation of OB/GYN Leaders
Find information on OB/GYN residency, fellowship and other continuing medical education opportunities.
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