U of T Ob-Gyn

One doctor looking in microscope while another looks on

🧬 An embryologist and an ob-gyn professor introduce a technique new to Canada called ovarian tissue cryopreservation, to help young cancer patients preserve their chance of having biological children. 🔗 Read more: uoft.me/bJY #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

30.07.2025 14:18 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Residents wearing scrub caps, one row standing, on sitting, laughing together

Residents wearing scrub caps, one row standing, one sitting

We’re excited for our first-year residents, and they’re excited to be here. 🤩 That enthusiasm was on display at our welcome session, when they met the leadership team, and later on at the pizzeria where they met faculty and senior residents. Welcome, PGY1s! ❤️ #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

24.07.2025 20:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hand on pregnant belly in hospitla setting, beside Dr. Millar's headshot

🫶 Dr. Heather Millar, an assistant professor in the ob-gyn department, spoke to the Canadian Press about a trauma-informed approach to obstetrics and gynaecological care in light of the rise in complaints to Ontario’s patient ombudsman. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4lpgYFf #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

23.06.2025 20:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Row of seated graduates listening to speech

Grads celebrating outside Hart House

Family, friends, grads under outdoor tent, celebrating

PGY5s on stage, arm in arm

🎓 The 2025 graduating class of fellows and residents are a resilient bunch. Last week, family and friends, faculty and staff came together to celebrate all that they have overcome and all they have accomplished. 👏 👏 👏 🔗 Read more, see list of graduates, award winners, and photos: uoft.me/bFM

20.06.2025 14:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Dr. Tunde-Byass in hospital room standing before empty bed

📖 Dr. Tunde-Byass, an associate professor in the department, talked to The Globe and Mail about the new clinical guidelines for early pregnancy loss to improve care, reduce waiting times, and address mental health supports: 🔗 Read the story: tgam.ca/3ZAWGQF #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

16.06.2025 18:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

In early May, over 330 participants came together to share and celebrate research on “the most important day of the year” for the department — Research Day. 🤩 That’s a record number! 🔗 Read more, see award winners, and view photos: uoft.me/bCq #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

29.05.2025 20:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Professor seated at table with others, listening to a presentation

💭 Physician-scientists often conduct medical trials to further research in various areas. What does it mean to participate in one? How can such trials improve future treatments? 🔗 Read our Explainer Q&A with Dr. Kellie Murphy, professor and ob-gyn chair: uoft.me/bBp #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

23.05.2025 14:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Headshot of Dr. Wolfman on abstract blue background

❗Dr. Wendy Wolfman, a professor in the ob-gyn department, has been named a top-25 woman of influence by Women of Influence+, especially for her contributions to mature women’s health as researcher, teacher and communicator. 👏 Well done, Wendy! 🔗Read more: uoft.me/bzs #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

07.05.2025 19:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Dr. Kirkham in the middle of a group shot of students, one holding a clapboard, one holding a camera

🎬 Dr. Kirkham, an assistant professor in our dept, appears in an upcoming documentary by Humber Polytechnic students called Just Period Pain, "bringing awareness to the detrimental effects of painful periods and endometriosis on quality of life,” says Dr. Kirkham. ❤️ #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

01.05.2025 19:29 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Tomorrow is @uoftobgyn.bsky.social research day! It’s an impressive event where our trainees showcase a lot of amazing research and faculty from many hospital sites come together. Looking forward to seeing old friends and our learners! And the guest speaker is Dr Romero who is a huge name in OB.

01.05.2025 16:46 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Logos of Research Day sponsors

🩺 Meet the sponsors for our department’s upcoming Research Day on May 2! 🙏 Thank you to the organizations below for supporting great obstetrics and gynaecological research. Several of these companies will have exhibits on the day of the event. 🔗 More info: uoft.me/bv9 #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

15.04.2025 17:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Headshot of Dr. Ferguson on abstract blue background

Dr. Ferguson, a professor and vice chair of research in the ob-gyn department, says post-operative sexual health must be a consideration for low-risk, early stage cervical cancer patients when choosing between a radical or simple hysterectomy. 📊More: uoft.me/buy #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

14.04.2025 13:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Headshot of Dr. Gill on abstract blue background

‼️ Dr. Roopan Gill’s innovative work is doubly recognized — with an award and a substantial grant! She won an Innovation and Impact Award in Honour of Lewis Perinbam and recently received substantial funding from the Society of Family Planning. 👏 Well done! uoft.me/btw #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

07.04.2025 19:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Screenshot of Dr. Wolfman on set, seated, with bookshelf in background

📺 Dr. Wendy Wolfman, a professor in the ob-gyn department, appeared on TVO’s The Agenda to discuss menopause, its symptoms, and the opportunity for Canada to become a leader in menopausal education: "Every woman, if she lives long enough, will go through menopause." 🔗 Watch episode: bit.ly/4hVkZyO

31.03.2025 19:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Seated doctor with clipboard talking to visibly pregnant woman

🏥 On ob-gyn research team found—after delivery of quality improvement initiatives—a 6% decrease in caesarean delivery rates in those undergoing a Trial of Labour After Caesarean (TOLAC). 🔗 Faculty members are co-authors on the recently published paper. bit.ly/41ViuGY #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

25.03.2025 18:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 1

A visibly pregnant woman receiving care from a health-care professional

📈 A new study published by a Sinai Health research team finds that too much iron could lead to pregnancy complications. Professor Isabella Caniggia, team member, says it “forces us to question whether iron supplements are good for every pregnancy.” More: uoft.me/bqS #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

21.03.2025 20:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Doctor holding clipboard

🩺 In its March issue, Post City magazine published its annual list of Toronto’s top doctors — including 42 ob-gyn faculty members! 🎉 Doctors are nominated for the honour by their peers. 👏 Congrats, all! 🔗 See list of ob-gyn faculty: uoft.me/bp8 #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

17.03.2025 14:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Sivakumar leaning on railing outdoors on campus

🏆 Dr. Aditi Sivakumar is a 2025 YWCA Toronto Woman of Distinction — and true to form, she’s using the award money to produce a video documentary on pregnancy with HIV. 💗 She is recognized as “a dedicated women’s rights advocate.” Congratulations, Aditi! uoft.me/bnZ #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

10.03.2025 20:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Pregnant person outdoors, holding belly

A new study, published today in Nature Medicine, found that non-specialists like midwives can deliver effective therapy, and that online therapy is as impactful as in-person care. Dr. Kellie Murphy, ob-gyn chair, is a co-author. See: thesummittrial.com #SUMMITstudy #uoft #uoftobgyn #uoftmedicine

04.03.2025 20:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

hot of Dr. Selk with Cervix Screening sign in background

🔬CBC News talked to Dr. Selk, an associate professor in the ob-gyn department, about Ontario’s shift on March 3 to an HPV test for cervical cancer screening. 💬 "When we use it well, cervical cancer...is very preventable." 🔗 Read story: bit.ly/4igxANL #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn #hpv

26.02.2025 17:06 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1

Drs. Gladstone and Kingdom speaking into reporter's microphone in front of office window

📺 CityNews recently featured ob-gyn researchers Drs. Gladstone and Kingdom, who discovered that a blood test for the protein called placental growth factor, or PlGF, could be a screening tool for risks of an early preterm birth. 🔗 Watch clip: bit.ly/4hT5WXy #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

21.02.2025 20:05 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Headshot of Dalia Karol on abstract yellow and blue background

A king’s medal for Dr. Karol! 🏅Fifth-year ob-gyn resident Dr. Dalia Karol has won a King Charles III Coronation Medal, for making a significant contribution to Canada through her work with the Federation of Medical Women of Canada. 👏 Impressive! uoft.me/biM #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

19.02.2025 20:32 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Two researcher headshots on abstract background of yellow and blue

A research team led by U of T ob-gyn members may have found a universal screening strategy to determine the likelihood of delivering a baby preterm. ✅ The key indicator is PlGF, or placental growth factor, a protein that signals placental development. More: uoft.me/bgB #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

04.02.2025 21:41 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1