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Iris Romero, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Chicago. Her clinical interests include managing abnormal Pap smears, abnormal uterine bleeding, general gynecological care, gynecologic cancer prevention, and the health of sexual and gender minorities, including LGBTQ health. Dr. Romero's research focuses on identifying novel interventions for ovarian cancer prevention and treatment. Her lab evaluates the cancer protective effects of medications widely used for non-cancer indications, advocating for drug repurposing due to the high costs and complexities associated with developing new cancer drugs. This shift is crucial for cancer research, as it utilizes medications that are economically viable and already established as safe. Dr. Romero employs an integrated approach that combines in vitro cancer biology techniques, mouse models of ovarian cancer, and human clinical data, leading to significant findings on the anti-ovarian cancer effects of common medications, such as metformin and statins. Alongside her research, she oversees the provision of comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care for women at high risk of gynecologic malignancies, particularly those with a genetic predisposition to cancer.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Leads research programs and provides clinical care in obstetrics and gynecology.
Department of Philosophy