
Anuja Dokras, MD, MHCI, PhD
Dr. Dokras is an internationally renowned leader in the field of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. She directs the Penn PCOS center which offers comprehensive gynecological, reproductive, dermatological, metabolic, nutritional and psychological care […]

Meredith Matone, DrPH, MHS
Meredith Matone is Director of PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Matone also serves as the […]

Sara B. Demauro, MD, MSCE
A neonatologist and epidemiologist, Dr. DeMauro’s primary clinical and research focus is on studying methods to improve early childhood outcomes after critical neonatal illness. She is the lead follow-up investigator […]

Penn and CHOP Researchers Secure $50M NIH Grant to Study Environmental Impact on Pregnancy and Children’s Health
Penn and CHOP researchers receive a $50 million NIH grant to study how environmental exposures impact pregnancy and child health, aiming to reduce health disparities and improve maternal-child outcomes.

Questioning Restrictions on Physical Activity for Risk of Preterm Birth
Penn undergraduates assist Beth Leong Pineles, MD, PhD with a study of activity restriction during pregnancy with the goal of “deimplementation” in the Penn Medicine system and ultimately nationwide.

When Studies Conflict, How Can You Know Which Meds Work?
Penn Medicine researchers are developing AI-powered tools to help clinicians interpret conflicting clinical trial results, aiming to improve patient care and decision-making.

Penn Medicine Study Shows High Pregnancy Weight Gain Tied to Higher Risk of Death in the Following Decades
Excess weight gain during pregnancy increases long-term death risk from heart disease and diabetes, a Penn Medicine study finds, highlighting the need for better prenatal weight management and preventive care.

Pregnancy Complications Tied to Higher Risk of Death As Long As 50 Years Later
Pregnancy complications like preterm birth and high blood pressure increase long-term death risk, a Penn Medicine study finds, highlighting the need for preventive care decades after childbirth.

Moderate Amounts of Caffeine Not Linked to Maternal Health Risks
Low to moderate caffeine intake during pregnancy may lower gestational diabetes risk without increasing risks for preeclampsia or hypertension, a Penn Medicine study finds, offering reassurance to pregnant coffee drinkers.