Dr. Kara Hoppe

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kara Hoppe is a distinguished specialist in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and serves as an Associate Professor at UW Health. Her research primarily focuses on advancing care and health equity for pregnant individuals, with particular emphasis on managing hypertension during pregnancy and postpartum. Since joining the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) in 2015, she has effectively combined her clinical practice with research and leadership roles to drive innovation in maternal health. One of her notable contributions includes the development of the Staying Healthy Childbirth (STAC) Program, which utilizes remote patient monitoring to detect and manage hypertension postpartum, ultimately aiming to reduce hospital readmissions. Dr. Hoppe's research has significantly influenced national guidelines for managing hypertension during pregnancy, earning her multiple prestigious awards and grants to expand her care model. She is recognized as a leader in enhancing research infrastructure, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and mentoring the next generation of researchers. Her commitment extends to providing personalized clinical care and enhancing cardiovascular health during pregnancy through the implementation of long-term prevention strategies. Looking ahead, Dr. Hoppe aims to establish a Clinical Research Center of Excellence and a CardioObstetric clinic to further advance maternal and cardiovascular health.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences