Over the years, financial contributions to Magee-Womens Foundation have helped Magee-Womens Hospital and Magee-Womens Research Institute to improve and save the lives of many Magee patients, as well gain insight into important health topics facing women and infants. Today, your gift - whatever the size - will help Magee to grow, improve and meet the ever changing health care needs of women and infants. Learn about the many ways in which your donation can make a difference in the future of women's health care.
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The faculty and staff of Magee-Womens Research Institute are dedicated to achieving excellence in research related to the health of women and their infants in a manner that translates basic knowledge into improved health care for women and infants and training future scientists in these strategies. Learn more about our research and programs.

Professional Development Opportunities
Attend upcoming educational presentations and seminars at Magee-Womens Research Institute. All upcoming MWRI events are listed here and are always updated.
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks UPMC 6th in Gynecology
UPMC is once again the region’s only medical center named on the annual U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of America’s Best Hospitals.
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Save the Date! High School Internship Presentation Day 2010
Join us Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. for the High School Internship Presentations.
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Women exposed to passive smoking during pregnancy increase children's risk of cancer in later life
Pregnant women subjected to passive smoking give birth to babies with an increased, lifelong susceptibility to cancer, research reveals.
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Zyczynski Collaborates on Largest Midurethral Sling Trial in U.S.
The midurethral sling is the most frequently performed procedure for stress urinary incontinence in the U.S. and Europe, but until now, there was limited data comparing different types of slings and their associated complications.
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Hermann Receives NIH Pathway to Independence Award
The award, which will support his salary and research costs, “is designed to facilitate the rapid transition of the most promising and exceptionally talented new investigators into independent research careers,” according to the NIH.
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Residents, Fellows Showcase Research
Investigators, clinicians, fellows, residents, and others mingled at this year’s Research Day on Friday, June 4. The lobby outside Magee’s auditorium was abuzz with talk of research. Inside, fellows and residents...
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Africa must change mind set to fight HIV
HIV prevention messages are struggling to get through in South Africa since people had reached “saturation point” on HIV.
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Lubricant Use May Raise HIV Infection Risk During Anal Sex
The use of lubricants during unprotected anal intercourse may indirectly raise the risk of HIV transmission in the receptive partner, among both men and women, new research warns.
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New study: HIV risk greater for men with pregnant partners
A new study has found that some men may be at greater risk of contracting the HIV virus when their female partner is pregnant.
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Latest Attempt to Block HIV: Stronger Vaginal Gels
Try after try to make vaginal creams that could repel the AIDS virus have failed. Now researchers are testing if a drug used to treat HIV infection finally might give women a tool to prevent it...
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Safe weight gain for heavier moms-to-be depends on level of obesity
How much weight obese women should safely gain during pregnancy is often controversial, with current guidelines suggesting a single range of 11 to 20 pounds. A new study...
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