At Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) we believe that basic and translational reproductive biology research is essential for propelling progress in clinical care for women. We have the critical mass of reproductive biology researchers, mentoring environment and infrastructure to distinctively target training for OBGYN clinicians in basic and translational research in our field. We emphasize Intellect, ingenuity, and creativity to achieve our training objectives.
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Our expertise
Our WRHR team includes 14 primary mentors, which were selected from a community of more than 50 MWRI reproductive biology researchers. All our mentors (A) are established investigators with solid track records in research and education, (B) conduct high quality basic or translational research that is directly relevant to reproductive biology, (C) have active and productive laboratories, (D) have a vision for science that extends beyond the narrow boundaries of their own research areas, (E) are recognized experts in their area of basic or translational research interest, (F) are supported by NIH-level grants, and (G) are committed to the success of the full program. They are engaged in diverse aspects of reproductive biology research, encompassing integrated research themes in early reproductive development, pregnancy and embryonic development, infectious diseases of the reproductive system, fertility, gynecology and pelvic floor health, gynecological cancer and clinical outcomes.
The MWRI WRHR mentorship team
Yoel Sadovsky, MD |
Scientific Director, Magee-Womens Research Institute |
Yaacov Barak, PhD |
Assoc. Professor of Department of OBGYN-Reproductive Sciences |
William Bigbee, PhD |
Professor of Pathology, Co-Director, Mass Spectrometry Platform and Cancer Biomarkers Facility, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute |
J. Richard Chaillet, MD, PhD |
Assoc. Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics |
Donald B. DeFranco, PhD |
Professor of Neurosciences & Pharmacology Director, Pharmacology Graduate Program |
Carl A. Hubel, PhD |
Assoc. Professor of OBGYN-Reproductive Sciences |
Sharon L. Hillier, PhD |
Professor of OBGYN-Reproductive Sciences, and Microbiology and Molecular Genetics |
Valerian E. Kagan, PhD, DSc |
Professor and Vice Chair of Environmental and Occupational Health, and Pharmacology |
Pamela A. Moalli, MD, PhD |
Assoc. Professor of OBGYN-Reproductive Sciences |
Kyle E. Orwig, PhD |
Asst. Professor of OBGYN-Reproductive Sciences, and Microbiology and Molecular Genetics |
Tony M. Plant, PhD |
Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology, and OBGYN-Reproductive Sciences Director, Center for Research in Reproductive Physiology (CRRP) |
Gerald P. Schatten, PhD |
Professor of OBGYN-Reproductive Sciences, and Bioengineering, |
Sanjeev Shroff, PhD |
Professor and Gerald E. McGinnis Chair in Bioengineering, Professor of Medicine |
Anthony J. Zeleznik, PhD |
Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology, and OBGYN-Reproductive Sciences |
Our typical candidate
Our typical candidates are early career, dedicated OBGYN physicians who wish to impact women’s health not only through clinical care, but also through research to improve our understanding of disease processes, and translate discoveries from the lab to the clinical setting. Although they may have limited basic research experience, candidates of our WRHR program are eager to develop a comprehensive set of investigative skills, which can be employ in their investigations. Our candidates recognize that a collaborative approach is crucial in addressing complex medical questions. They expect their experiences as a WRHR scholar will not only enhance their growth as an investigator, but also build the foundation for their mentorship to future reproductive biologists.