Help us welcome our newest member to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jennifer Frazier, CNM. Jennifer will be joining the Division of General Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Midwifery as a midwife. Jennifer Frazier was influenced by her family at a young age to become a nurse.  “I was aware at a young age I was … Read more

When you’re considering pregnancy, you know your body will change as your baby grows and again after you give birth. You anticipate your heart will expand as you welcome a new addition to the family. But it might come as a surprise that the brains of new moms change as well. You may have heard of … Read more

Doctors John Boggess and Jeffrey Stringer from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology have been appointed to Distinguished Professorships. This prestigious honor is among the highest the University bestows upon its faculty, recognizing those who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in their fields or across disciplines. John Boggess, MD, has been appointed as the Catherine Sou-Mei … Read more

Chemtai Mungo, MD, MPH, FACOG, has been appointed to the Board of the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS), the leading global authority on HPV (Human Papillomavirus ) research and advocacy. The IPVS plays a crucial role in advancing scientific understanding, prevention, and treatment of HPV and associated diseases, including cervical cancer. This appointment recognizes her significant … Read more

The Third Annual Clarke-Pearson Lectureship is set for October 16, 2024, from 7 AM to 8 AM EST, and will be held virtually via Zoom. After last year’s success with over 200 attendees from across the country, this year’s event will feature Dr. Amanda Nickles Fader, a Professor of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Oncology at Johns … Read more

September is PCOS Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women. Despite its prevalence, PCOS remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood, often leaving women struggling with symptoms without answers. UNC Fertility is committed to shedding light on PCOS, supporting those affected, … Read more

Elizabeth Pleasants, DrPH, MPH, of the Center for Women’s Health Research at UNC, has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open (JAMA-NO). Dr. Pleasants is the lead author of “Adolescents and Young Adults’ Sources of Contraceptive Information.” Click here to view the publication.  In the recent study, Dr. Pleasants discovered … Read more

Andrea Knittel, MD, PhD, from UNC Health’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has contributed to the article titled “Fellowship for Academic Generalists in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Is It Overdue?” published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, also known as “The Green Journal,” the official publication of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). In the article, … Read more

“Researchers from the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases and the University of Zambia collaborated on a study showing that artificial intelligence-enabled ultrasound devices can be used to provide accurate gestational age estimates. The device may revolutionize pregnancy care in areas where high-end ultrasound machines are not available. The study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, used data collected from 400 individuals … Read more

Benjamin Chi, MD, MSC, from the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has successfully renewed a K24 mentoring grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. This will be the second five-year grant cycle for which Dr. Chi has received this award.  The NIH K24 award provides … Read more

Hendrée E. Jones, PhD, senior advisor of the UNC Horizons Program, has won the 2024 American Psychological Association’s Division 28 MED Associates Brady-Schuster Award. This award is given based on nominations from her peers and for making substantial contributions in the areas of scientific research, mentorship, and service in the field of addiction science. “This … Read more

Help us welcome our newest member to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gretchen Guggenheim, CNM, NP. Gretchen will be joining the Division of General Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Midwifery as a midwife. Gretchen was born in Raleigh, NC, and grew up in Greenville, SC. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art with … Read more