Katherine Swanson

Dr. Katherine Swanson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. She specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Genetics, providing clinical care and conducting research in high-risk pregnancies and prenatal genetic testing at UCSF's Fetal Treatment Center.

Dr. Swanson's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Chicago (2006)
• Doctor of Medicine from Northwestern University (2013)
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Northwestern University (2017)
• Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine from the University of California, San Francisco (2022)

Her research focuses on gestational carrier pregnancies, prenatal genetic testing, pregnancy loss, and clinical obstetrics. Dr. Swanson has published extensively on outcomes in gestational carrier arrangements, examining severe obstetric morbidity, neonatal outcomes, reproductive travel patterns, and adherence to clinical guidelines. Her anthropological training informs her approach to understanding the social, ethical, and cultural dimensions of reproductive medicine, providing a unique perspective on patient counseling in complex reproductive situations. She has also investigated labor progression patterns, uterocervical angle measurements, gestational diabetes screening methods, and cord blood gas analysis.

Analysis of Dr. Swanson's publication record reveals a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice in assisted reproductive technologies. Her research employs population-based methodologies to evaluate real-world clinical practices, with particular attention to multifetal gestation complications, preimplantation genetic testing outcomes, and anesthesia exposure during cesarean delivery. Her work bridges clinical practice and research to improve outcomes for patients navigating complex reproductive journeys.

Dr. Swanson actively contributes to the academic community through presentations at major conferences including the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine and the Society of Reproductive Investigation. Her research has been published in high-impact journals such as the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and American Journal of Perinatology. While specific information about her laboratory team is not provided, her collaborative publication pattern suggests she works within UCSF's Maternal-Fetal Medicine division and Reproductive Genetics program.