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Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)

Research programs in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Penn State College of Medicine include maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology and gynecologic oncology, are robust and continue to gain recognition at the national and international level. The department has total grant funding of more than $3 million.

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Richard Legro, MD, is chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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The Penn State Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology conducts research in maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology and gynecologic oncology.

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View active obstetrics and gynecology clinical trials in StudyFinder, the searchable database of clinical research taking place at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine.

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To speak to someone about current studies, call 717-531-3503.

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The Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) is an international cooperative group funded by the National Cancer Institute.

Penn State College of Medicine is one of 48 “parent” institutions, with more than 200 affiliate institutions in the United States.

Approximately 45 trials are active at any one time for patients with gynecologic malignancies, including cancers of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva.

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The Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology Program (SCRBP) at Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine aims to bring together scientists and medical professionals with research interests in various areas of stem cell biology, such as regenerative medicine, disease modeling, and cancer research.

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Continuing education events in obstetrics and gynecology appear below, as available.

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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers a level of expertise and breadth of services not found anywhere else in central Pennsylvania.

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Contact the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

To speak to someone about current obstetrics and gynecology studies, call 717-531-3503.