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12/02/2025

Andrea Brown wants you to know: there is help and hope for postpartum depression.

When she and her husband, Steve, learned they were expecting, they were already navigating his stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis.

Steve passed away just weeks after their son was born — leaving Andrea a new mom and a grieving single parent. By the end of her maternity leave, Andrea had lost 60 pounds and recognized she needed support: “As a therapist, I knew I needed help. I was struggling with grief, with being a single parent, and with myself.”

👥 She turned to the New and Expectant Mothers Specialized Treatment Program (NEST), an intensive outpatient program for pregnant and postpartum women experiencing depression and anxiety through UPMC Magee-Womens.

🗣️ Today, Andrea shares her story so other women know they don’t have to suffer in silence: “The NEST program saved my life. Hearing other moms say, ‘I feel angry,’ or ‘I feel like I’m failing,’ made me realize I wasn’t alone.”

💜 You can support new moms like Andrea in getting the care and support that they need. Make your gift today at MageeWomens.org/Give

12/02/2025

We’re proud to share that we partnered with Pitt Women’s Volleyball to host a game in honor of women’s health and it was truly an unforgettable night.

From the energy in the arena to the shared passion for making a difference, the evening was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when community and purpose come together.

We’re grateful to stand alongside Pitt Volleyball in support of funding women’s health and research to drive progress for generations to come.

12/01/2025

We’re excited to welcome Hannah Zierden, PhD, as a featured speaker in our December Seminar Series.

Join us on December 3 at 12 PM in the Magee-Womens Research Institute First Floor Conference Room as she shares new insights into the vaginal microenvironment and emerging therapeutic approaches that are shaping the future of women’s health research.

12/01/2025

This World AIDS Day, meet the investigators at MWRI who are creating safer, effective HIV prevention tools designed for women.

By studying the vaginal microbiome, developing microbicides, and testing new delivery methods, they’re helping women take control of their health and fight back against HIV.

Their research is more than science—it’s empowerment, innovation, and hope.

11/30/2025

Not all hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are the same — and now, science is uncovering why.

In a groundbreaking Nature Communications study, Magee-Womens investigator Dr. Arun Jeyabalan and colleagues use molecular subtyping to better understand the biological differences driving these conditions.

This work could pave the way for more precise diagnostics and targeted treatments — bringing us closer to personalized care in pregnancy.

Read the full study in Nature Communications: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-58157-y

11/30/2025

📊 It's true: less than 10% of the NIH budget goes toward conditions that exclusively, differently, or disproportionately affect women, even though women make up more than half the population.

Magee-Womens researchers are working to : in September, Dr. Hyagriv Simhan attended the Women’s Health Research Congressional Roundtable in Washington, DC, urging national leaders to prioritize and protect maternal health funding, in tandem with Perelel Health and the Society for Women's Health Research.

🙋🏻‍♀️ As the world’s leader in women’s health research, Magee-Womens is fighting every day for mothers, families, and future generations — but we can’t do it alone.

💜 This Giving Tuesday, stand with us and support women's health research at MageeWomens.org/Give

11/29/2025

👩🏻‍⚕️ 🔬 Have you ever met a physician-scientist? For Dr. Jamie Lesnock, the career path allowed her to both care for patients with cancer while using research to inform future treatments.

Magee-Womens researchers like Dr. Lesnock are driving discoveries that improve outcomes and save lives for women everywhere –– and you can be part of it.

Visit MageeWomens.org/Give to support women's health research that is changing lives for those facing conditions like cancer.

11/29/2025

December’s Seminar Series is set, featuring a diverse group of investigators whose work is helping shape the future of women’s health research.

Each presentation offers a chance to learn more about new data, emerging trends, and the scientific progress happening across our community.

Explore the full schedule and stay connected to the research that matters.

11/29/2025

12 years. Chronic pain. Missed school, missed events, missed life. Michelle experienced debilitating symptoms from the start of her periods but was repeatedly told she was fine. Heavy bleeding, blood clots, and constant pain impacted every part of her life. It wasn’t until she followed her instincts and sought care at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital that she finally found answers.

“At Magee, everything I said was heard and validated,” Michelle says. Examination and surgery confirmed stage 4 endometriosis, which had caused her organs to stick together. Today, she lives without chronic pain and has reclaimed her energy and life.

“Women are resilient but often isolated. Listening to your body is your most powerful resource. Don’t gaslight yourself,” Michelle advises.

At Magee-Womens Research Institute, we are committed to understanding and treating endometriosis so more women can regain quality of life. Your support makes healthier futures possible. Give today to help more women like Michelle at MageeWomens.org/Give

11/28/2025

What does a closer look at the genetics behind ovarian cancer reveal?

In a new Nature Communications study, Magee-Womens investigator Dr. Judith Yanowitz and collaborators uncover how different variants of the RAD51C gene uniquely affect DNA repair and replication — key processes in ovarian cancer development.

Their findings help refine our understanding of cancer risk and could guide more precise approaches to prevention and treatment.

Read the full article in Nature Communications: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-61283-2

11/28/2025

They said her cancer was inoperable. Now Melinda is on the path to remission — thanks to the care and expertise at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. “UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital ... performed a successful mastectomy this summer, allowing her to do radiation and move toward remission.”

Katie credits both science and compassionate care for her mom’s outcome: “Research and innovation are life saving and life changing.”

You can help change the future for more women like Melinda and Katie. Support Magee-Womens Research Institute today: MageeWomens.org/Give

11/27/2025

This season, we’re giving thanks for discovery, innovation, and the people who make it possible.

Every study, every breakthrough, every life changed begins with you.

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