The Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Research Division at Cooper University Health Care is dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and improving care for women across all stages of life. Our mission is to identify emerging areas of research, build and maintain the infrastructures to support innovation, and translate groundbreaking scientific knowledge into real-world health solutions.
Our team fosters a collaborative research environment that supports investigators across the department, while prioritizing studies that address urgent health concerns affecting women and reproductive health.
Supporting the scientific and educational missions of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, initiatives in the Research Division focus on:
- Promoting and supporting innovative research with the department
- Assisting staff in developing and conducting research
- Translating advances in genomics, proteomics, metabolism, and stem cell biology into strategies that improve patient care
- Serving as a research-related resource for all department staff
- Disseminating research opportunities, funding opportunities, and research findings
- Reviewing all departmental research projects
- Serving as a gatekeeper of all research conducted in the OB/GYN Department
Key Research Areas
Our investigators are leading research across a wide range of women’s health issues, including the following major focus areas:
Global Initiatives
- Cervical cancer screening in Ghana
- Fistula repair in Niger
Gynecological Issues
- Uterine fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Menopause
- Contraception
Obstetric Issues and Disorders
- Hypertension in pregnancy
- Preterm labor and birth
- Genetic anomalies
- Thrombophilia in pregnancy
- Fetal cardiac anomalies
- Cancer and pregnancy
- Gastroschisis
- Postoperative OB/GYN care
- HIV and pregnancy
- Diabetes and pregnancy
- Postpartum depression
Pelvic Medicine
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Interstitial cystitis
- Efficacy of “bladder sling” products
- Botox for urogynecologic conditions
- Long-term outcomes of pelvic reconstructive surgery
Gynecological Oncology
- OB/GYN malignancies
- Cervical cancer
- Dysplasia in pregnancy
Reproduction, Endocrinology, and Infertility
- Infertility treatment
- In vitro fertilization
- Embryo transfer
- Miscarriage
- Cancer and Pregnancy National registry
Infectious Disease
- Vulvovaginitis
- HPV
Health Research
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Resident and Fellowship Research
We support hands-on research opportunities for OB/GYN residents and fellows in areas such as:
Resident Projects
- Postoperative gynecologic care
- Preterm labor and birth
- Infertility
- Sexual function in gynecologic cancer survivors
- Urinalysis in urogynecology
- Pelvis anatomy and pelvimetry
Fellowship Research
- Urogynecology
- Gynecological oncology
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Postpartum depression