Stacey A. Missmer, ScD, is professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. She has distinguished herself and dedicated her career to a sustained record of selfless teaching, service and pioneering research at Michigan State University with the stated goal “to advance the better good”
Dr. Missmer is recognized for her significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge in women’s health research within our university, nationally and globally. Dr. Missmer’s leadership has established a new field in clinical translational medicine studying the complexities of pelvic pain and endometriosis across a woman’s life course. Her significant achievements have contributed to our department being recognized as a national leader in Women’s Health Research by several benchmarks, including being ranked in the top 5 of 136 departments in the country with NIH funding for 2020.
Dr. Missmer’s Research Leadership is recognized by:
Dr. Missmer’s achievements are at the essence of the Research Excellence Award. Her conduct, character, and concerns are those that the University espouses, and which faculty and students alike can emulate. Her selfless mentorship and collaborations have advanced the careers of many for which we are enormously grateful and proud to be considered Dr. Missmer’s colleagues.