Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation

Make Magee-Womens part of your holiday giving! This season, you can give back to women's health by donating once or setting up a monthly gift. But, when you donate $150 or more in December to Magee-Womens, we’ll send you the official Women Who Rock™ lightning bolt necklace in silver by the Renee Piatt Collection as a token of our gratitude. Donate today: https://bit.ly/4hYCYWB 📸 Magee Patient Photo credit: Erin Ninehouser of Rustbelt Mayberry Photography.

We're still inspired from the incredible impact of the 2024 Magee-Womens Summit! ✨ 🏆 Huge congratulations to all 3 winning projects of the CTSI Women’s Pain Challenge! Special shoutout to Magee-Womens investigators, Dr. David Peters and Dr. Nicole Donnellan, and their colleagues, Dr. Chris McKinnon and PhD student Camille Boufford, MPH, for their winning project: A Blood Test for the Non-Invasive Detection of Endometriosis. 👩🔬These trailblazing researchers are making waves in the fight for better #painsolutions for #women. Awardees were announced at the Magee Prize dinner during this year’s #MageeSummit. 💪 Follow along as we continue to make strides for #WomensHealth.  

🎧 Grab your headphones! New podcast episode from the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) features Magee-Womens investigator Dr. Eldin Jašarević speaking on how the maternal #microbiome influences offspring neurodevelopment. Listen in: https://bit.ly/491izvW

And that’s a wrap! The 2024 Magee-Womens Summit has officially come to a close, and what an incredible event it was. Thank you to everyone who attended, as well as those who contributed to making this event such a success. A special thank you to the generous sponsors of the Magee-Womens Summit — we could not have done it without you!

Feeling motivated to make a difference? Consider starting your own fundraiser for the largest research institute dedicated to women's health and reproductive biology. Whether you’re advocating for reproductive health, women’s cancers, or empowering women in need, every contribution helps drive change. By rallying your network, you can support critical research, innovative treatments, and improved care for women everywhere. Your efforts can help shape a future where women’s health is prioritized, and every woman has access to the care and support she deserves. Start your fundraiser today: https://bit.ly/4995f8L #WorldPhilanthropyDay #Fundraiser #WomensHealth #GiveBack #Philanthropy #SupportWomen

Indigenous and Native American representation in STEM and aging research is essential for advancing diversity and inclusion in science. The National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging (NIA)-sponsored programs led by Dr. Gerald Schatten, Magee-Womens investigator, address this need by creating pathways for Native students from nations such as Comanche, Cherokee, Navajo, and Lumbee to pursue careers in research. The programs integrate culturally relevant approaches that provide students with hands-on experience in Alzheimer’s and aging research. Through daily lectures, advanced workshops, and mentorship, participants gain technical skills and explore biological, clinical, and behavioral dimensions of aging research. By fostering long-term mentorship, career development strategies, and opportunities for collaboration, these programs empower students to succeed in STEM while amplifying Indigenous perspectives in aging research. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Zf0jM8

Congratulations to Magee-Womens investigator Dr. Nicole Donnellan on her receipt of the AchieveHer Award from AAGL for excellence in female #mentorship! 

Q: Where can I start my career in women’s health research? A: Magee-Womens Research Institute! Dr. Judith Yanowitz, investigator at Magee-Womens Research Institute, shares her excitement about the opportunities Magee-Womens provides for aspiring scientists. “Magee-Womens offers a collaborative environment where early-career researchers can learn, ask questions, and explore groundbreaking ideas in women’s health,” says Dr. Yanowitz. Through educational programs and mentorship, Magee-Womens empowers young scientists to work on critical research areas. Dr. Yanowitz believes that “supporting the next generation of scientists is essential for pushing the boundaries of what we know.” This #CareerDevelopment Month, take the next step toward a future in women’s health research by explore our educational programs at Magee-Womens Research Institute: https://lnkd.in/eA-96snG

Did you know that Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) affects up to 15% of identical twin pregnancies sharing a placenta? TTTS is a rare, life-threatening condition where twins share blood vessels in the placenta, causing uneven blood flow; one baby gets too much, the other too little. For Kelly Finley, this rare diagnosis at 17 weeks shifted the course of her pregnancy journey. Thanks to a life-saving laser ablation performed by Dr. Stephen Emery at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, both twins survived. Today, Kelly is giving back to ensure other families have access to this critical care. Read more about her journey and how she's making a difference here: https://lnkd.in/eQZVU_Ut

🏆 Breaking News: $1 Million Magee Prize Awarded to Team Targeting Endometrial Cancer! At the Magee-Womens Summit, the $1 million Magee Prize, funded by the Richard King Mellon Foundation was awarded to Dr. Ronald Buckanovich and his team for their pioneering research into the EGFL6 gene’s role in obesity-associated endometrial cancers. This project seeks to develop both biomarkers and new therapies to improve outcomes for patients facing this fast-rising and often deadly cancer. Dr. Buckanovich’s team includes Dr. Bo Rueda of Harvard University and Dr. Victoria Bae-Jump of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Join us in celebrating this global effort to advance women’s cancer research! University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | UPMC