Lena Sweeney

Dr. Lena Sweeney is an Instructor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine. She specializes in maternal-fetal medicine and clinical genetics, focusing on high-risk pregnancies and genetic conditions. Her research addresses stillbirth, pregnancy loss, and congenital abnormalities. She completed her MD at UCSF and residency at Yale, remaining for dual fellowships in maternal-fetal medicine and clinical genetics.

Education:

• BS in Biology, Stanford University (2012)
• MD, UCSF School of Medicine (2017)
• Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Yale New Haven Hospital (2021)
• Fellowship: Maternal-Fetal Medicine & Clinical Genetics, Yale School of Medicine (2025)

Research Interests: Investigating stillbirth causes, optimizing prenatal care through advanced ultrasound and genetic testing, and promoting equitable access to reproductive healthcare. Her work emphasizes family-centered decision-making for novel therapies like in-utero interventions.

Awards:

• 2024 José Asis Memorial Award
• 2021 Ryan Program Award for Excellence in Family Planning
• 2021 Resident Research Award
• 2019 Resident Teaching Award

Teaching & Advocacy: Instructs medical students at Yale, advocates for reproductive equity, and participates in public health initiatives to reduce disparities in genetic testing access. She leads interdisciplinary teams to advance translational research in maternal-fetal medicine.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Polycystic Kidney Disease Program and the Stephen & Denise Adams Center for Parkinson’s Disease Research on multidisciplinary projects.