Emory Gynecology and Obstetrics

09/12/2025

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Research! 🎉

We’re incredibly proud to announce the outstanding faculty members from our Emory Gynecology and Obstetrics department who have been recognized for 2025 Researcher Appreciation Day at Emory School of Medicine! These researchers were nominated by their peers for their groundbreaking work and innovative contributions to women’s health.

👏 Congratulations to:

Dr. Nadi Kaonga - Advancing health systems through technology integration and global health initiatives, from HIV prevention to digital health tools in low-resource settings.
Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy - Pioneering molecular biology research on placenta and breast milk, uncovering the vital “dialogue” between mother and child that shapes lifelong health.
Dr. Beryl Manning-Geist - Leading clinical trials and precision therapeutics in gynecologic oncology, developing next-generation treatments for endometrial, ovarian, and cervical cancers.
Dr. Anna Newton-Levinson - Championing reproductive health equity through community-engaged research that addresses access barriers and informs policy change.

These remarkable researchers exemplify our department’s commitment to innovative science and compassionate care. Their work is literally changing lives! 💪

05/23/2025

So many of our amazing faculty were recognized for this year’s educator appreciation day! These faculty, along with other educators across , were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty as teachers and mentors. Congratulations!

03/21/2025

Welcome to the Emory OBGYN Family!

We’re beyond thrilled to introduce the incredible group of future physicians who make up our newest intern class!

These outstanding individuals have officially matched with Emory Gynecology and Obstetrics, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them into our community.

From delivering compassionate care to pushing the boundaries of research and innovation in women’s health, this crew is ready to make an impact—and we can’t wait for you to meet them!

Let the journey begin!

10/08/2024

This webinar will discuss the rationale behind updating the guidelines for cervical cancer screening in immunosuppressed women. We will delve into the methodological approach used to revise the guidelines and the key factors that necessitated the update. Next, we will present an overview of the latest evidence supporting the updated guidelines, highlighting the research studies, clinical trials, and case series that have informed the changes in cervical cancer screening recommendations for immunosuppressed women. This section will also focus on the implications of these findings for clinical practice. Finally, we will summarize the key conclusions drawn from the updatedguidelines and their impact on the management of cervical cancer screening in immunosuppressed women with an emphasis on the importance of adhering to these recommendations to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of cervical cancer in this vulnerable population.

Lisa Flowers, MD, MPH
Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Emory University School of Medicine;
Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Michael A. Gold, MD
Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Oklahoma
School of Community Medicine; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Anna-Barbara Moscicki, MD
Professor of Pediatrics at UCLA;
Los Angeles, California, USA

03/29/2024

Tomorrow is National Doctors' Day! Congratulations to our Department faculty for being recognized alongside their colleagues from Departments across Emory School of Medicine.

Jennifer Kawwass, Emory University Hospital Midtown;
Jacqueline Lee, Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown;
Andrew Lupo, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta;
Michael Neblett, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown;
Marissa Platner, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital;
Nancy Sokkary, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta;
Jade Stafford, Emory University Hospital Midtown

You can see the full list here: https://med.emory.edu/about/faculty/faculty-development/clinical-care/doctors-day/index.html

03/26/2024

Dr. Elizabeth Thayer, MD from the Emory Gynecology and Obstetrics Division of Gynecologic Oncology has been awarded the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Research Award for Ovarian Cancer. The award is a part of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) 2023-2024 research grant, award, and prize program. In 2024, a total of $607,500 will be awarded in research grants, awards, and prizes. The FWC program aims to promote the long-term success of the gynecologic oncology field by accelerating the research of young investigators.

Dr. Thayer expressed her gratitude for the honor, saying, “Receiving this grant is an incredible honor. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for their research support and for the support they provide to our patients and their families.”

03/18/2024

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03/15/2024

The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research has published its 2023 rankings of schools and departments by NIH funding, and Emory once again scores among the nation’s most elite academic health centers.

Dr. Anne Dunlop and Dr. Lisa Flowers, two researchers from the Emory Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, are among the top performers in the annual Blue Ridge ranking. Their innovative work is focused on transforming healthcare outcomes for women, especially those who belong to marginalized communities.

Read more: https://med.emory.edu/departments/gynecology-obstetrics/about-us/department-news/blue-ridge-2024/index.html

03/05/2024

“I would hope that as a country, we can unite over the fact that these treatments are really aiming to help people grow families and bring life into this world,” Dr. Jennifer Fay Kawwass, medical director of the Emory Reproductive Center was currently quoted in the Associated Press article, As Threat to IVF Looms in Alabama, Patients Over 35 or With Serious Diseases Worry for Their Futures.

Women over 35 and those facing serious diseases like cancer, lupus and sickle cell are among the most likely to turn to IVF to build the families they desperately want

03/04/2024

Join our division! Learn more about faculty openings by filling the link in our bio!

12/07/2023

Congratulations to Penny Castellano, MD, on her appointment as president of the Emory Healthcare Physician Division, a newly created position, as well as interim director of Emory Clinic. The new role will oversee the alignment of Emory’s outpatient clinics with its 11 hospitals, offering patients a seamless experience when visiting Emory Healthcare.

Emory Healthcare announced today the appointment of Penny Castellano, MD, as president of the Emory Healthcare Physician Division, a newly created position, as well as interim director of Emory Clinic.

10/16/2023

Happy Monday from this amazing team at our new satellite location at Emory John’s Creek Hospital!