The Blavatnik Family Women’s Health Research Institute

The purpose of The Blavatnik Family Women’s Health Research Institute is to optimize quality of care for women across the life span and to narrow gaps in treatment and outcomes in underserved populations.

As a research Institute, our focus will be to transform women’s health by advancing science, training the next generation of scientific leaders in women’s health, and promoting breakthroughs in clinical care.

The Institute will facilitate collaborations across existing departments and institutes of

the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, leveraging and building on the existing strengths of the Mount Sinai Health System.

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How to Curb Maternal Deaths

Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related deaths than white women are. Dr. Howell said, “For every maternal death, 100 women suffer severe maternal morbidity events (serious complications), for a total of nearly 50,000 women annually.

Inaugural Symposium Explores Women’s Health

The Blavatnik Family Women’s Health Research Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai held its inaugural symposium, “Cutting Edge Topics in Women’s Health,” with keynote speaker, Vivian Pinn, MD.

Blavatnik Family Foundation Provides $10 Million Gift to Mount Sinai to Support Mission of Advancing Women’s Health

The Mount Sinai Health System in New York City has announced a $10 million gift from Len and Emily Blavatnik in support of research focused on women's health.

'Striking' disparities in preemies' health may be bigger than thought, study suggests

A new study suggests that black and Hispanic premature babies, compared with white premature babies, had a two- to four-fold increased risk of four severe neonatal health problems.

Serena Williams’ health scare prompts national discussion

Tennis superstar, Serena Williams, is speaking out about the harrowing post-delivery scare that almost killed her, sparking a discussion that she hopes will lead to change, and Elizabeth Howell, MD, weighs in.

Association of Race/Ethnicity With Very Preterm Neonatal Morbidities

Breastfeeding and lithium: is breast always best?

Reduction of Peripartum Racial and Ethnic Disparities: A Conceptual Framework and Maternal Safety Consensus Bundle

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Meet The Director

Elizabeth A Howell, MD

ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROFESSOR

Meet Our Team

Emma K Benn, DrPH

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The Blavatnik Family Women’s Health Research Institute
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box #1077
New York, NY 10029-6574

Amy Balbierz, Program Manager

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Recent News

How to Curb Maternal Deaths

Inaugural Symposium Explores Women’s Health

Blavatnik Family Foundation Provides $10 Million Gift to Mount Sinai to Support Mission of Advancing Women’s Health

'Striking' disparities in preemies' health may be bigger than thought, study suggests

Serena Williams’ health scare prompts national discussion

Meet The Director

Elizabeth A Howell, MD

Meet Our Team

Emma K Benn, DrPH

Natalia N Egorova, PhD

Joanne Stone, MD, MS

Katherine T Chen, MD

Nina A Bickell, MD

Adam R Jacobs, MD

Alan B Copperman, MD

Stephanie V Blank, MD

STEPHANIE PAN

Ann Marie Beddoe, MD, MPH

Emilia Bagiella, PhD

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