Kurt T. Barnhart

Kurt T. Barnhart is the William Shippen, Jr. Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. He serves as Vice Chair for Research and Director of the Women’s Health Clinical Research Center. His research focuses on clinical and epidemiologic aspects of reproduction, including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, and infertility, supported by continuous NIH funding since 1996.

• Education:
• M.D., Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1988)
• M.S.C.E., University of Pennsylvania (1998)
• B.S., Tufts University (1984)

He is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and has held leadership roles in major organizations such as the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI), the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Currently, he serves as Editor-in-Chief for Fertility and Sterility.

His research spans reproductive health, with a focus on improving clinical outcomes through epidemiologic studies. He leads multidisciplinary teams at the Women’s Health Clinical Research Center, addressing critical issues in women’s health and reproductive medicine.