Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation

01/06/2026

Start the year with insights from a leader in women’s health!

Join Michael Annichine, CEO of Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation, on Jan. 7, 2026 and learn about innovation shaping the future of research.

01/06/2026

There is a common confession from new patients at their first urogynecologist appointment: “I didn’t know this kind of doctor existed.” It’s a public health issue that the team of surgeon-scientists in the Division of Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstruction at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is determined to address.

Discover how the Urogynecology Division at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is bringing pelvic-floor health out of the shadows. From urinary incontinence and chronic pelvic pain to prolapse and recurrent UTIs, these multidisciplinary specialists treat what’s been too often ignored — with expert care, research-driven treatments, and new hope for patients.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4kMWDth

01/06/2026

How are you really feeling as 2026 begins? ✨ The new year is a natural time for reflection, but it’s easy to overlook your own mental health.

Ask yourself: do I need rest, connection, or support? Listening to your mind and body now can help you start the year grounded, resilient, and ready to thrive.

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01/02/2026

Join us for our January Seminar Series and hear from thought leaders and rising voices in women’s health research. Each week, we’ll spotlight innovative research, breakthrough insights, and the experts driving change in the field.

Schedule:
Jan. 7, 2026 – Michael Annichine, CEO, Magee-Womens Research Institute
Jan. 14, 2026 – Ronald Buckanovich, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine; Director, Ovarian Cancer Center of Excellence, Co-Leader, Cancer Biology Program, UPMC Hillman
Jan. 21, 2026 – Marlies Meisel, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Immunology
Jan. 28, 2026 – Yurisha Duwal, Student Research Assistant

Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply curious about women’s health research, this is a great way to learn from the experts and get inspired for the year ahead!

01/02/2026

What if we could better model ovarian cancer to find treatments faster?

Magee-Womens investigators Drs. Ronald Buckanovich and Robert P. Edwards and colleagues developed 28 genetically-defined murine ovarian cancer cell lines that recreate different tumor types, immune responses, and gene profiles. These versatile models allow researchers to study ovarian cancer in ways that closely mimic human disease, accelerating discoveries and informing new therapies.

Read the full study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40642792/

NCBI - National Center for Biotechnology Information

Preclinical modeling of epithelial ovarian cancer in immune-competent mice progressing to orthotopic, spontaneous tumors is challenging, requiring multiple genetic modifications in the host. Transplantable models using cell lines are easier to implement than spontaneous animal models, given that the...

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at MWRI!

Here’s to 2026 and the breakthroughs ahead in women’s health.

You can help fund life-changing research.

Give now. 🔗 MageeWomens.org/Give

12/31/2025

Women and minorities weren’t required in medical research until 1993.

For decades, women’s health was understudied because most clinical trials focused on men. Today, researchers at MWRI are closing those gaps—developing treatments, prevention tools, and discoveries that truly reflect women’s health needs.

Support this vital work and help fund women’s health research: MageeWomens.org/Give

12/30/2025

🎉 As we're counting down the last moments of 2025, don't forget ...... there will be even more to come in 2026!

Be sure to follow us so you don't miss a second of research, innovation, and care that moves women’s health forward.

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12/30/2025

When Dr. Sharon Hillier began her research career, she noticed there were far more questions than answers in reproductive infectious disease.

"I realized I could help answer some of those unanswered questions in women’s reproductive health — so women could receive the care that truly meets their needs.”

At Magee-Womens Research Institute, researchers like Dr. Hillier are working to close these gaps — advancing science that ensures women receive safe, informed, and evidence-based care. Support work like Dr. Hillier's at MageeWomens.org/Give

12/29/2025

Walking, dancing, or even laughing could trigger the persistent leaking that Lois dealt with for over a decade. After trying everything from PT to glute bridges, Kegel-inducing electrodes, and even vaginal red-light therapy, she turned to Dr. Pamela Moalli at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital.

Dr. Moalli combines expert patient care with innovative research as both a pelvic reconstructive surgeon and executive director of Magee-Womens Research Institute. She recommended a suburethral sling and put Lois at ease through the surgical process. Lois says the procedure has changed her life.

“I’ve been great since. I can sneeze, cough, run, walk on an incline — no leaking,” Lois says.
“Dr. Moalli is phenomenal. She listens. She really heard me. I felt very comfortable with her.”

🚨 Women facing urinary incontinence can’t wait any longer. Support Magee-Womens Research Institute today and help advance treatments that restore quality of life for women like Lois: MageeWomens.org/Give

12/28/2025

End the year with purpose. Begin 2026 with impact.

Sign up for Team Magee before the new year and be part of something incredible in 2026.

🎁 Give yourself the gift of purpose—sign up today: https://bit.ly/4nfCGwA

12/27/2025

December 27, 2001 – On the day of her passing, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Helen Rodríguez-Trías, a pioneering physician and one of the most influential voices in the women’s health movement. A nationally recognized pediatrician and tireless advocate, she devoted her career to fighting for equitable healthcare and protecting the rights of marginalized communities, especially women of color.

Dr. Rodríguez-Trías made history as the first Latina president of the American Public Health Association, helping elevate health equity and reproductive justice on a national stage. Her leadership continues to shape public health, women’s rights, and patient advocacy today.

Photo: Courtesy National Library of Medicine, Mel Rosenthal, Jim Hansen for Look magazine