- Increase understanding of male and female reproductive organ function throughout the lifespan
- Enhance studies of gametogenesis, infertility, fertility regulation, pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes using state of the art technology
- Identify and embark on translational research connecting all facets of women’s health (physical, mental, and social well-being)
- Expand basic knowledge of the developmental origins of health and disease by studying pre-implantation embryos through in utero development
- Develop diagnostics and interventions to treat infertility, reduce maternal, fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality
- Train the next generation of scientists and physicians who will focus on women’s health and reproduction
- Communicate research with other scientists and the public, including outreach to local schools
Since its inception in 1993, the Center for Women’s Health and Reproductive Medicine has had the goals of improving reproduction and pregnancy outcomes. As CWHRM embarks on this continued journey, our focus is greater than just reproductive health. We also aim to examine the entire being and the impact of female-specific health and disease. Our team consists of scientists and physicians engaged in cutting edge-research aimed at improving health outcomes across the wide array of issues impacting women. This research does not just drive clinical advances, it informs clinical decisions and changes lives. We believe that the unique health challenges faced by women deserve equally unique, evidence-based solutions and we are committed to exploring these to advance healthcare for future generations. We also believe in the empowerment of women to be their own health advocate and are focused on utilizing new technologies to educate the community. CWHRM is home to one of the few March of Dimes Prematurity Research Centers in the country as well as the Pregnancy and Perinatal Research Center and Penn Ovarian Cancer Research Center. If you are a trainee entering the field, we welcome your ideas and invite you to join us as we uncover breakthroughs in women’s health.
“Researchers develop the first in vitro seminoma model, shedding light on chromosomal anomalies and signaling pathways.” – Nathi Magubane for Penn Today
Nathi Magubane for Penn Today: “Research on seminoma to develop better treatments has been impeded by the lack of relevant mouse models and the scarcity of seminoma samples. Additionally, the tumor itself is complex,