Stories from our Grateful Patients
Stories of how our research has affected the lives of people around the world.
Make a Difference
Make a Donation
Become a
World-Class Researcher
Continue Your Education
Apply to Our Programs
Where Our Health Research Matters Studies Matter Most
Vibrant women’s health research programs at Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) in the Department of OBGYN and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh center on diverse aspects of reproductive biology and women’s and infant’s health.
Research areas include:
Development & Regenerative Medicine
Our Development and Regenerative Medicine research focuses on the areas of reproductive development, stem cell biology, germ cell development and differentiation and adipogenesis.
Female Cancer
Female Cancer research at Magee-Womens Research Institute focuses on the areas of reproductive tract cancers and breast cancer.
Gynecology
Gynecology research at Magee-Womens Research Institute focuses on the areas of family planning, benign gynecological disorders and urogynecology and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Infectious Diseases
Our Infectious Diseases research focuses on the areas of HIV and vaginal microbicides, reproductive tract infections and pharmaceutics and drug delivery.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy research at Magee-Womens Research Institute focuses on the areas of prenatal genetics, feto-placental development, preterm birth, preeclampsia andnewborn medicine.
Reproductive Physiology, Gonadal Biology & Fertility
Our Reproductive Physiology, Gonadal Biology and Fertility research focuses on the areas of ovarian biology, hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, female and male germ cell development and infertility and restoration of fertility.
Women's Health
Women's Health research at Magee-Womens Research institute focuses on the areas of health services outcome, patient-provider communication, and behavioral health and alternative medicine.