About the Women's Health Institute

Gloria A. Bachmann, MD
A leading expert in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gloria Bachmann MD, MMS, RWJMS is a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Associate Dean for Women's Health: a recognized leader clinically, academically and scientifically on an international, national, state-wide and community-wide basis. As a Rutgers faculty member respected for her many contributions to all of the missions of Rutgers, she was elected by her peers to serve on the Rutgers University Senate, and by the Senate members to serve on the Rutgers University Senate Executive Committee. She is also Chair of the RWJMS Bylaws Committee and an active member of the RWJMS A&P Committee and Research Committee. At RWJUH-NB, in addition to being Medical Director of the PROUD Gender Center of NJ, she is the gynecologist for the Executive Health Program.

Charletta Ayers, MD, MPH
Dr. Charletta Ayers is the acting Vice Chairman and the Chief of Obstetrical service at the department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. In addition to her extensive experiences in the research and clinical service of obstetrics and contraception, Dr. Ayers heads a volunteer mission to serve the needs in Ghana and Jamaica. Dr. Ayers headed more than twenty clinical trials and is now preparing for a trial on a device for detection of amniotic fluid leakage.

Adrian Balica, MD
Assistant Professor
Chief, Section of Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery
Director, Gynecologic Ultrasound Program
In addition to his knowledge and proficiency in clinical practice, Dr. Balica's research focuses on refining pelvic ultrasound techniques, developing new uses of gynecological ultrasound and establishing clinical care pathways for gynecological conditions. Dr. Balica lectures nationally and internationally on the topic of minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Balica is proficient in English and Romanian.

Qiana Brown, PhD, MPH, LCSW
Dr. Qiana L. Brown is an epidemiologist, social worker, translational scientist and assistant professor at the Rutgers School of Social Work and School of Public Health. She directs the Substance Use Research, Evaluation, and Maternal and Child Health (SURE MatCH) Group at the School of Social Work’s Center for Prevention Science. From a health equity lens, her research focuses on system-level change to improve maternal and child health – centering on preventing prenatal substance use and examining the role of the built and social environment and health and social policy in shaping substance use and other health outcomes among women, youth and families.

Juana Hutchinson-Colas, MD
Dr. Juana Hutchinson-Colas received her medical training from SUNY Downstate Medical School, and her fellowship training in female pelvic medicine/reconstructive surgery from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and her MBA degree from George Washington University. Dr. Hutchinson-Colas has an active clinical trial on treatment of overactive bladder, and also designed a study to evaluate improvement of pelvic floor organ functions through pilates exercise to strengthen the core and pelvic floor muscle.

Nancy A. Phillips, MD
Dr. Phillips received her BA degree from Villanova University and her MD degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Phillips received her BA degree from Villanova university and her MD degree from University of medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She has been an investigator on more than 10 clinical trials on various topics on women’s health, including contraceptive, sexual dysfunction, infection and vaginal atrophy in advanced age women.

Francine Sinofsky, MD
Francine Sinofsky, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. She joined the Department in 1985, later left and went into Private Practice in East Brunswick, and then returned to faculty in 2019. She spends the majority of her clinical time at Eric B. Chandler Health Center in New Brunswick where she directs the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. Her primary focus is the care of underserved women and the education of residents and medical students. Other areas of interest are contraception and colposcopy. In addition, Dr. Sinofsky sees patients as part of the faculty practice in the Clinical Academic Building. Dr. Sinofsky has been very involved with the Obstetrical and Gynecological organizations. She was the first female President of New Jersey Obstetrical and Gynecological Society and continues to serve on their Executive Board. She has been very active in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for over 20 years. She is the past NJ Section chair and currently serves as the Chair Elect of District III, which includes Pennsylvania, Delaware and the Dominican Republic in addition to NJ. Through this organization, she has participated in many activities to improve women’s healthcare and reduce maternal mortality. Annually Dr. Sinofsky participates with the ACOG Congressional Leadership Conference and meets with members of congress and their staffs to try to enact legislation to improve women’s health. She participates in educational activities which have included efforts to improve global healthcare including simulation training for the residents in the Dominican Republic.

Allison Cabinian, MD
Director Of Research
A Clinical Research Coordinator at the Women’s Health Institute. She graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with BS in Chemical Biology and University of Santo Tomas- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She is an MD who has devoted her professional life to research.

Diane Dawicki, LPN
Research Coordinator
Ms. Dawicki is the Clinical Research Coordinator for the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Prior to Rutgers, Ms. Dawicki was a LPN in Labor and Delivery at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Elizabeth, New Jersey for twenty-seven years. Ms. Dawicki earned her LPN from the Jersey City Board of Education. In addition to her wealth of experience, Ms. Dawicki brings a deep commitment to women’s health needs, kindness and warmth to each interaction with a study volunteer.

Mary Gastrich, PhD, EdD
Mary Downes Gastrich, PhD, EdD is an Adj. Associate Professor of the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of OB/GYN and a member of the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Cardiovascular Institute of New Jersey (CVI). As a member of the Myocardial Infarction Data System (MIDAS) research group, Dr. Gastrich is the Principal Investigator on studies involving the relationship of preeclampsia to cardiovascular sequela. Dr. Gastrich’s publications include topics on preeclampsia and cardiovascular disease, the relationship between nutritional carbohydrates on specific cardiovascular disease risk factors, nutrition in female athletes, robotic surgery methods, pharmacological treatments to reduce carotid intima media thickness, and impacts of additive sugar in the diet.

Maria Rocktashel, MSN, APN, WHNP-BC
Maria Rocktashel, RN, MSN, APN has over 25 years of experience in women’s health care including experience in obstetrics and gynecology, and breast health. Ms. Rocktashel received her master of science in women’s health care from the University of Pennsylvania, following receipt of her bachelor of science in nursing from Widener University.

Susan Egan, RDMS
Coordinator of Students/Volunteers

Allison Cabinian, MD
A Clinical Research Coordinator at the Women’s Health Institute. She graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with BS in Chemical Biology and University of Santo Tomas- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She is an MD who has devoted her professional life to research.

Amy Papi
Chair, Women’s Health Institute Advocacy & Community Outreach
Amy Papi has held the position of registered governmental affairs agent for the state of NJ as an Associate Advisor for Political Strategy. She also served as Executive Director for NJ Advisory Council on Safety and Health, representing WC Petitioner Attorneys, Labor & Physicians. Further, she has served as Chief of Staff to both Senator Barbara Buono and Assemblyman Peter J. Barnes, Jr. and in this capacity oversaw the drafting of legislation, organizing public appearances, campaign rallies, managing fundraising events, creating press releases and coordinating community activities. She is active in many community organizations including the Coalition for Healthy Communities (Wellspring Center for Prevention).

At Robert Wood Johnson Medical School she is a member of the Women’s Health Institute (WHI), with activities including traveling to Yale University to speak on “How a Bill becomes Law." As part of the WHI, she is an integral member of the One Health Initiative, and the Gender Center of NJ and for her work has received the WHI Recognition Award. With her assistance Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin visited RWJMS and presented at the Ob/Gyn Departmental Grand Rounds a Joint Senate and Assembly Resolution honoring the many great women doctors who are constantly studying and researching issues that enhance health. In addition, she organized a meeting with Rutgers physicians and staff to visit the State House and meet with Health Chairman Senator Joe Vitale to discuss women’s issues. Through her efforts, the bill legislating Maternal Health Awareness Day every January 23rd was passed. Further, she invited Congressman Frank Pallone to the Women’s Health Institute to work with the WHI on OB/GYN issues. She is now instrumental in legislative efforts regarding the NJ One Health Task Force.

Papi is also an Auxiliary Board Member of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, a licensed Property, Casualty and Health Insurance Producer, a member of the East Brunswick Zoning Board and a member of the East Brunswick Commission on Aging. She has been honored by the New Jersey General Assembly Women's Caucus during “Women’s History Month” in the Assembly Chamber (Resolution from the 18th & 19th Senate and General Assembly, Commendation from Congressman Frank Pallone), the Middlesex County American-Hungarian Democratic Organization and the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. As a coalition member of NCADD-NJ she received the 2017 NCADD-NJ Advocacy Leaders award (Resolution presented by Sen. Patrick Diegnan). Other recognitions include advocacy member of Wellspring Center for Prevention, recipient of 2013 Peg Roberts Award, and the chairing of the 44th National Federation of Democratic Women Annual Convention in Atlantic City hosted by NJFDW/National FDW.

Pamela Brug, MD, MS
Dr. Pamela Brug, MD, MS is a board certified obstetrician-gynecologist in New Jersey and is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Brug is also on faculty at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. She has received several teaching and community awards throughout her career. Her interest in disparities in health care has led her to address black maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, especially in New Jersey.

Dr. Brug is the founder of the New Jersey Black Women Physician Association. The nonprofit’s mission is Education, Advocacy and Mentoring. Founded to address black maternal health disparities in particular black maternal mortality.

Linda Sloan Locke, CNM, MPH, LSW, FACNM, Midwife
Linda has a career-long commitment to the health of women, adolescents and all birthing people, health disparities, social and reproductive justice, the intersection of health and mental health, and the impact of violence on health. She obtained her BSN and MPH from the University of Michigan, her Midwifery Certificate from SUNY Downstate, and MSW from Rutgers University with a certificate in Violence Against Women and Children. During her career of over 45 years , she has practiced midwifery in a variety of settings, including Planned Parenthood, FQHC’s, private solo midwifery practice, teaching, and practice both community and teaching hospitals, including the position Chief of Midwifery at St Joseph’s Medical Center for over 25 years. As a social worker she has been an in-home therapist, and currently works as a consultant. Linda has been active in midwifery in many roles, and now chairs the ACNM NJ Affiliate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. She serves on the Boards of the NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and the New Jersey Healthcare Quality Institute. She also is the Co-Chair of the Perinatal Disparities Work-Group, of the NJ Perinatal Quality Collaborative and sits on the NJ Maternal Mortality review committee. She is the founding chair of the NJ Health Cares about Domestic and Sexual Violence Collaborative, which envisions a healthcare culture in NJ where all providers in all settings recognize the prevalence and health impact of domestic and sexual violence, and trauma-informed care is the standard.  

She is part of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Jegna Council—a 15-member advisory group that will guide and advise our New Jersey grantmaking team as they strive to more effectively center equity in our work and build power across the state. "Jegna" is an ancient African concept conveying distinction, respect, and honor. A Jegna is someone who synthesizes wisdom from lifelong experiences and formulates it into a legacy for future generations. In creating this group, they recognize the importance of understanding the root causes of pressing health challenges in New Jersey and eliciting the perspectives of a variety of people, including those with lived experiences, community partners, advocates, academics, and policymakers. The Jegna Council will help us intentionally focus on advancing health and wellbeing in New Jersey communities that have historically lacked opportunities to live the healthiest lives possible.

Calvin Schwartz
Calvin Schwartz is a novelist, journalist at njdiscover.com, a broadcaster, producing and co-hosting NJ Discover Live TV Show (cable), a recent lecturer/teacher at Rutgers University, teaching Career Explorations, a frequent student mentor at Rutgers’ Road to Communication and Media Program and is developing a podcast, “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIES™ “ where medical, scientific, academic, creative, artistic, etc. people are interviewed. Calvin is part of Advocacy and Outreach at Women’s Health Institute.

• Bachmann G. Senior editorial advisor for journal Maturitas, the official journal of the European Menopause and Andropause Society
• Bachmann G. Editorial Board for journal Menopause, the official journal of the North American Menopause Society
• Bachmann G, Balica A. Official Professional Society’s Peer-reviewed Journals: Recognition for outstanding service
  • Bachmann G. Maturitas
  • Bachmann G. Menopause
  • Bachmann G. The Journal of Sexual Medicine
  • Bachmann G. Recognition for reviewer of over 50 papers annually for peer reviewed journals in Menopause
  • Balica A. The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
• Brown Q. Editorial Board – Drug and Alcohol Dependence
• Brown Q. Named one of the “Women of Future Influence in Addiction Science,” by the Society for the Study of Addiction
• Hutchinson-Colas J, Bachmann G. Coordinated a learning session for all WHI interns with a major international pharmaceutical (Bayer) for them to learn about experiences of working in an atmosphere of drug discovery
• Phillips N. Editorial Board for the journal Case Reports in Women’s Health
• Phillips N. International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease(ISSVD) Membership Committee, 2020
• Phillips N. ISSVD Vaginitis Classification Diagnosis Committee, 2020
• Phillips N. International Society for Sexual Medicine Member 2019- present
• Phillips N. Reviewer for UPTODATE, Am J Ob Gyn, Journal Lower GenitalTract Disease

• Ayers C, Bachmann G. Active participants in the continuing education activities entitled, Improving Outcomes for von Willebrand Disease and Other Bleeding Disorders in Non- Hematology Health Care Settings on the behalf of the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF), Impact Education, LLC (IMPACT), and Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM)
• Ayers C, & Hutchinson-Colas J. Inducted into The Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society 2020
• Bachmann G. Appointed Member of the American Medical Women’s Association Music and Medicine Committee
• Bachmann G. Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC): Group on Educational Affairs (GEA) member
• Bachmann G. Invited as a nationally recognized Ob/Gyn professor to participate on non-Rutgers A&P process for other institutions
• Bachmann G. Invited to be a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dist II: Toolkit Committee: Finding solutions for female sexual dysfunction
• Bachmann G. Invited member of Healthy Women: Women's Health Advisory Council (WHAC)
• Bachmann G, Phillips N. Recognized as national thought leaders on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause by the journal Menopause (the official journal of the North American Menopause Society): Invited to write a major review on the topic of Genito-urinary Syndrome of menopause
• Bachmann G. Editorial Board on Journal of Reproductive Medicine
• Bachmann G. Editorial Board on Journal of Reproductive Medicine
• Bachmann G. Editorial Board on journal Women’s Midlife Health
• Bachmann G. Invited faculty for medical student mentoring session at annual ACOG meeting
• Bachmann G. Invited judge (for best abstract) at annual Consortium of University for Global Health (CUGH)
• Bachmann G. Invited judge (for best video) at annual Consortium of University for Global Health (CUGH)
• Bachmann G. Active participant at the Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum and the One Health implications 2019
• Bachmann G. Leader at the SDG #3 group discussion at an event held in conjunction with the Brookings Institute, George Mason University, the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), and Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation for the world: UN General Assembly 2019
• Bachmann G. et al for 1st place for Patient Education Video on Transgender Hormonal Affirmation Therapy at the annual 2019 ASRM meeting
• Bachmann G. invited to attend the 5th International Day of Women and Girls in Science at the UN headquarters in New York. 2020
• Bachmann G. Selected by ACOG to represent them on a panel to evaluate an AMA/RUC recommendation for computer aided mapping of the cervix
• Bachmann G, Hutchinson-Colas J. Invitation by the journal Menopause (the official journal of the North American Menopause Society) to comment on new treatment for bladder issues in menopausal women
• Bachmann G, Hutchinson-Colas J. Contacted by CB films, an international documentary film production company to film to this academic campus a documentary on pregnancy in the transgender individual
• Balica A. Publication Committee, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
• Balica A. Invited on Jerome Hoffman Award Committee, American Association of Gynecology Laparoscopists, Global Congress
• Balica A. Distinguished Faculty, “Laparoscopic Pelvic Dissection”, CME course for American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
• Balica A. Vice President, Special Interest Group, American Association of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery AAGL, Endometriosis/ Reproductive Surgery
• Balica A. Discussant, CME Endometriosis Plenary, Exoxomal Long Noncoding RNA Facilitates Endometriosis Invasion and predicts recurrence, 48th AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 2019
• Balica A. Presenter, CME Grand Rounds “Pelvic Neuroanatomy for Gynecologists”, 2019
• Balica A. Invited Speaker: “Ovarian Torsion: A System Based To Improve Care” AIUM Convention, 2019
• Balica A. Invited Faculty “Gynecological Film Panel: Challenging the Experts with Unknown Cases” AIUM Convention, 2019
• Balica A. Presenter, “Endometriosis: “A painful reality for reproductive age women” Grand Rounds CME, 2019
• Hutchinson-Colas J. Invitee to AAMC Mid-Career Minority Faculty Leadership Seminar 2020
• Hutchinson-Colas J, Bachmann G. Invited to submit a book proposal to Elsevier, entitled, ‘Customized Ob/Gyn Management for Diverse Populations: Morbidity and Mortality Considerations with regard to Health Disparities (Race, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Culture and Socio-Economic Factors’, 2020
• Sinken J (PI), Hutchinson-Colas J, Bachmann G. et al. Awarded funding by RBHS INNOVATION Grant to produce animated videos on transgender care, 2020
• Phillips N. Presenter, AIUM – American Institute for Medical Ultrasound Member 2019
• Phillips N. Keynote speaker at Junior Fellows day, with over 250 junior fellows attending, 2019
• Phillips N. PCOS Panel Discussion. SMA Focus on Women’s Health Conference, 2019
• Phillips N. PCOS Panel Discussion. Piziak V, Phillips N, Sroga-Rios J, DiPetti D. Presented SMA Focus on Women’s Health Conference, 2019
• Phillips N. Editorial Board - Case Reports in Women’s Health

• Bachmann G. Physician champion in the initiative that resulted in New Jersey bec0ming the first state to officially designate Maternal Health Awareness Day--- this day occurs annually every Jan23rd
• Bachmann G. New Jersey Hospital Association’s state-wide New Jersey Perinatal Quality Committee member
• Bachmann G. Invited speaker at Statewide Perinatal Conference of the New Jersey Hospital Association-introduced statewide Maternal Health Awareness initiative
• Bachmann G. NJ Central Jersey Family Health Consortium Stillbirth Committee member
• Bachmann G. Horizon NJ Health Community Advisory Committee member
• Bachmann G. Invited by NJ American Women in Science (AWIS) for participation in global movement in promoting girls and women in STEM, 2019
• Bachmann G. Member of Tara Hansen Foundation Scholarship selection committee
• Bachmann G. New Jersey Top Doctor 2019, 2020
• Bachmann G, Papi A. Commencement of NJ statewide One Health Committee
• Bachmann G, Papi A. Commencement of Regional One Health Consortium (with Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland)
• Brown Q. Speaker at the NJ Addiction Symposium, 2020
• Hutchinson-Colas, J. New Jersey Top Doctor 2019, 2020
• Papi A. Coordinated legislation to have NJ be the first state to commence a One Health Task Force, 2020
• Papi A. Invited Nancy Pinkin, Assemblywoman, Dist 18 to address the One Health Regional Consortium Group, 2019
• PHillips N. NJ Top Doc 2020

• Ayers C. National Academic Conference invited participant on Promoting Diversity & Inclusion in an Academic Department: Pathway to Enhancing Education, Research, Clinical Service, and Community/Global Outreach
• Ayers C. Maternal Health 1st Annual Maternal Awareness Day RWJMS & RWJ/Barnabas - CME Director- Moderator 2020
• Ayers C, Bachmann G. Rutgers School of Public Health Course faculty
• Bachmann G. Invited member of Search Committee for the Director of the Institute for Women’s Leadership
• Bachmann G. Invited Member of the Institute of Women’s Leadership Anita Dakar Series
• Bachmann G. Invited executive member of Culture Health RoundTable by Rutgers Institute of Corporate Social Innovation.
• Bachmann G. Co-Director of NJ One Health Task Force at Rutgers
• Bachmann G. Elected to RU Senate
• Bachmann G. Elected to RU Executive Committee
• Bachmann G, Hutchinson-Colas J. Invited as mentors for Rutgers connection Network (RCN) Mentoring program
• Bachmann G, Hutchinson-Colas J. Invited member to Barbara Lee’s task force on Sexual Assault
• Bachmann G. Co-Chair of the Rutgers University Symposium on ‘Affirming medical and mental health care for LGBTQAI+ Communities’, underwritten by a grant from the Committee to Advance Our Common Purpose, 2019-2020
• Bachmann G. Faculty mentor for students commencing the One Health initiative for Rutgers University undergraduate students
• Bachmann G. Search committee member for Director of Rutgers Institute for Women’s Leadership
• Bachmann G. Advisory Board member on Rutgers University Youth Sports Research Council
• Bachmann G. Institute for Women’s Leadership Anita Ashok Datar Steering Committee member
• Bachmann G. J Bennett, M Nissenblatt and J Salwitz invited presenters at a Life and Death seminar at Rutgers, 2019
• Bachmann G. CDHW-MPHE hosted two educational seminars on HIV through the Target zero initiative, 2019-2020
• Balica A. Rutgers: RWJUH Clinical Immersion Program 2020, Center for Innovative: Ventures of Emerging Technologies, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Engineering, 2020
• Hutchinson-Colas J. Selected into Rutgers Leadership Academy ( Bachmann G, Mentor). Creating a culture of wellness at RWJMS
• Phillips N. member Rutgers Institutional Review Board

• Ayers C, Bachmann G, Balica A. Global Health Primer Course faculty
• Bachmann G. Faculty mentor to medical student awarded scholarship from ScrubCaps for a Cause Foundation
• Bachmann G. Faculty mentor to medical student appointed to Rutgers Climate Task Force, student advisory group
• Bachmann G. RBHS global health steering committee member
• Bachmann G. Faculty mentor to medical student candidate for Fulbright Scholarship to study minority women maternal outcomes in collaboration with Finland’s National Institute for Health and Welfare.
• Bachmann G, Balica A. Distinction in Research Committee members
• Bachmann G, Philips N. Course directors for medical student elective: Literature and Medicine
• Balica A. Invited member on the RBHS Rutgers Health Group Advisory Committee (inaugural committee)
• Balica A. Physician Leader Group Member for RWJMS faculty practice
• Balica A. Coordinator, RWJMS Global Health Program for Romania
• Balica A. Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Educational Program member
• Balica A. Faculty retention committee member
• Balica A. Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award, 2019
• Balica A. Faculty/Mentor: Monthly Morbidity and Mortality in Gynecology
• Balica A. Director of Medical Students ObGyn Boot Camp
• Balica A. Content Developer for Faculty Patient Safety Workshop
• Balica A. Invited participant, Curriculum 2021, A Retreat for Thought Leaders at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 2020
• Balica A, Hutchinson-Colas J. RWJMS Quality Improvement Committee invited members
• Hutchinson-Colas, J. Excellence in Teaching 2019
• Phillips N. Invited speaker Human Sexuality Course, 2nd year medical students
• Phillips N. Guest lecturer Rutgers Undergraduate Microbiology course; Vaginal Microbiome
• Phillips N. Menopause. Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds, RWJMS, 2020
• Phillips N. “Menopause and HT” Grand Rounds. East Orange Hospital. 2019
• Phillips N. “Sexually Transmitted Infections: I’ve Got an App, what else do I need?” SMA Focus on Women’s Health Conference, 2019
• Phillips N. DiPetti D Hypertension in Pregnancy. Focus on Women’s Health Conference, 2019
• Phillips N. Diabetes in Pregnancy – Screening and Maternal-Fetal Implications.” Phillips, N. Presented SMA Focus on Women’s Health Conference, 2019
• Phillips N. Clinical Dilemmas – Vulvovaginitis and Vulvodynia.” Phillips N. Presented SMA Focus on Women’s Health Conference,2019
• Phillips N. “Preconceptions Care-The Gateway to a Healthy Pregnancy.” Phillips N. Presented SMA Focus on Women’s Health Conference, 2019
• Phillips N. Piziak V, Wells J Eating Disorders Panel Discussion. SMA Focus on Women’s Health Conference,2019
• Phillips N. Contraceptive Controversies Panel Discussion. Sroga-Rios J. Presented SMA Focus on Women’s Health Conference, 2019
• Phillips N. “Sexually Transmitted Infections: I’ve Got an App, what else do I need?” Bronx Lebanon Hospital Grand Rounds, NY 2019.
• Phillips N. “Vulvo-vaginal disorders: Focus on vulvodynia/Update on desire.” Family Medicine Grand Rounds, RWJMS. 2019
• Phillips N. “Sexually Transmitted Infections: I’ve Got an App, what else do I need?” Bayonne Hospital Ground Rounds, Bayonne, NJ 2019

• Ayers C, Bachmann G, Balica A. 2019 National Doctor’s Day: recognized by several grateful patients with contributions in their honor to the RWJUH Foundation
• Bachmann G. Medical Director of the RWJUH-NB and RWJMS PROUD Gender Center of NJ
• Bachmann G, Hutchinson-Colas J. RWJUH Pastoral Care seminar series speakers
• Bachmann G. Member of RWJBH system-wide Obstetrical Collaborative
• Bachmann G, Brandt J, Buckley A, Hutchinson-Colas J. RWJUH PROUD Gender Center of NJ Steering Committee
• Bachmann G. New Brunswick campus Advisory Board for RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center Committee member
• Bachmann G. Invited on the Auxiliary of the RWJUH-New Brunswick Steering Committee for the annual 2019 RWJUH fundraising gala
• Bachmann G. RWJUH Physician Wellness Committee member
• Bachmann G. Coordinator of Rutgers Mandela Fellows’ Maternal Health in-patient education practice
• Papi A. Inducted into the Auxiliary of RWJUH 2019

• Duzyj C. M., Boyle C., Mahoney K., Johnson A. R., Ogot G., & Ayers C. The Postpartum Hemorrhage Patient Safety Bundle Implementation at a Single Institution: Successes, Failures, and Lessons Learned. 2020 Am J Perinatol DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1712452
• Bachmann G, Brown C, Phillips N, Rawlinson L, Yu X, Wood R, Foster D and the GABA group. Effect of gabapentin on sexual function in vulvodynia: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Amer J of Obstet Gyncol. 2019; 220 (1), 89. e1–89.e8
• Bachmann G. It’s time to institute ‘catch up’ measures to ensure gender equity in health care. Maturitas. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.03.003
• Krychman ML, Bachmann G. Sleep: suicide’s tippling point? Time for menopausal practitioners to act. Menopause.2019 26:123-24
• Bachmann G. Pain: Patients Supplement Clinician Prescribed Management. J Sex Med 2019;16:1128e1129
• Bachmann G. Sexual Pain in the Menopausal Patient: Individualizing treatment still best. - Menopause 2019;26(11)
• Brandt, J, Patel A, Marshall I, Bachmann G. Transgender men, pregnancy, and the “new” advanced paternal age: a review of the literature. Maturitas. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.07.004
• Ettorre VM, Bachmann G. Childhood predictors of age at natural menopause. Case Rep Womens Health. 2019 Oct; 24: e00148.
• Patel JM, Dolitsky S, Bachmann GA, DeMeritens AB. Gynecologic cancer screening in the transgender male population and its current challenges. Maturitas 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.08.009
• Gastrich MD, Zinonos S, Bachmann G, Cosgrove N Cabrera J, Cheng J, Kostis J.Preeclamptic
• Women Are at Significantly Higher Risk of Future Cardiovascular Outcomes Over a 15-Year
• Period. J Women's Health 2020;29(1): https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2019.7671
• Gastrich MD, Quick V, Bachmann G, Moriarty AM. Nutritional risks among female athletes. J Women’s Health. 10 Feb 2020 https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2019.8180
• Bachmann G. Menopausal symptoms: continued need for counseling and clinical management Menopause. 27(1):3-4, January 2020.
• Grewal S, Jankelson L, van den Broek MPH, Dour M, Rosenberg E, Bachmann G, Kostis J. Review of QTc prolongation risk evaluation in Female COVID-19 patients undergoing chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine with/without azithromycin treatment. Future Science OA. 4.2020
• Bachmann G. Applause for telemedicine as an optimal platform for specific menopausal health-care visits beyond COVID-19. Case Reports in Women’s Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crwh.2020.e00241-
• Balica A, Cooper A, McKevitt M, Schertz K, Wald-Spielman D, Egan S, Bachmann G. Dyspareunia related to GSM: Correlation to total vaginal thickness via transabdominal ultrasound. J Sex Med 2019 Dec;16(12):2038-2042. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.08.019. Epub 2019 Sep 18 2019
• Balica A, Kohut A., Brandt J. A bibliometric analysis of Citation Classics in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, “Article ID: JUM15220, DOI: 10.1002/jum.15220
• Brown Q, Hasin DS. Possible unintended consequences for pregnant women of legalizing cannabis use. Addiction. 2019; 115, 1411-1412.  PMID: 31746493
• Goldberg L, Baffo A, Hutchinson-Colas J. Benign Gynecologic Surgery in the Elderly Patient. World Journal of Gynecology and Women’s Health. 3(3): 2020.
• Mitra A., Hutchinson-Colas J. Chocolate cysts found on cystoscopy. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2020
• Goldberg L, Sauer MV. and Hutchinson-Colas J. High Dive Platform Jump Results in Perineal Injury to College Athlete, Journal of Gynecologic Surgery. Apr.2020.91-93
• Phillips N, Bachmann G. Local vs. Systemic antifungal treatment for yeast vaginitis: comparison of time to symptomatic relief. J Women’s Health & Gynecology. 2019.6:1-6
• Phillips N, Taylor L, Bachmann G. Maternal, infant and childhood risks associated with advanced paternal age: the need for comprehensive counseling for men. Maturitas 2019 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.03.020
• Phillips N. Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis: A Recurrent Clinical Dilemma. Journal of Women's Health, 28(9). https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2019.7969
• Phillips N. The diagnosis of premenstrual mood disorders: Do we have it backwards? Case Reports in Women's Health. DOI10.1016/j.crwh.2019.e00126

• Bachmann G, Ayers C. Improving Outcomes for Females with Bleeding Disorders in Non- Hematology Health Care Settings (Modules 2,3) National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) & CDC.
• Bachmann G (Associate Editor). The North American Menopause Society. Menopause Practice: A Clinician’s Guide. Pepper Pike, OH: The North American Menopause Society; 2019.
• Bachmann G. Santen R UpToDate Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (vulvovaginal atrophy).
• Bachmann G. Santen R UpToDate Treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (vulvovaginal atrophy).
• Brown C, Bachour C, Bachmann G. Principles of Medical Treatment of Vulvar Conditions. In: Interdisciplinary Approach to Vulvar Disease. Ed; Jacob Bornstein. Springer Publishers.
• Valentine J, O’Dowd M, Temkin R, Vivar T, Schertz K, Feeney C, Flores M, Vivar M
• Bachmann G. Engaging diverse patients, families and communities as partners in community mental health disparities research: lessons learned from inclusion of Mexican immigrants in the Central New Jersey Partnership to Improve Perinatal Depression Care. In Community Mental Health Engagement with Racially Diverse Populations. Ed: Breland-Noble A. Academic Press (2020).
• Bachmann G, Phillips N. PROLOG (Personal Review of Learning in Obstetrics and Gynecology) 8th edition, (Vulvovaginal Health Section) American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
• Brown Q. Disability and addiction. In: Johnson BA (Ed.), Addiction medicine: Science and practice (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Health Sciences. 2019.
• Phillips N, Bachmann G. Co-morbidities in vulvodynia in Female Sexual Pain Disorders: Evaluation and Management (2nd ed): editors Goldstein, Pukall and Goldstein (2019).

• Mothers, Children and Cannabis
• Mothers, Children and the Microbiome
• Mothers, Children and LGBT Health

• Ayers C, Bachmann G. AmnioTectTM– Detecting PROM using a specially designed panty liner. Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine 2/2020
• Okafor C, MD; Ayers C MD MPH; Stephanie Chisom Amaefuna, MSIVJ.Global Health E- learning: A New Age for Technology 2020
• Ayers C, Expert Reviewer for informational patient pamphlet for the National Hemophilia Foundation Resource-Center/NHF-Publications Let’s Talk Puberty: A Guide for Girls with Bleeding Disorders – 2020
• Chiarappa A, Francis A, Zheng J, Bachmann G. Physician Knowledge and Beliefs on Transgender Care. ACOG annual meeting 2019
• Zheng, J, Chiarappa A, Francis A, Bachmann G. Current Residency Training: Increased Education Regarding the Care of Transgender and Gender Non-Binary Patients APGO/CREOG annual meeting 2019
• Bachmann G, Ayers C. NHF sponsored national webinars to educate physicians on procedures for screening women for bleeding disorders 2019-2020
• Bachmann G. Levine H. Male Infertility: What to know and how cope (quote).  2019
• Chen E, Bachmann G, Marshall I. Powtoons-3rd in series: Gender Identity 2019
• Bachmann G, Brandt, J. Transgender pregnancy care. Cutting Edge Conference 2019
• Levy M, Kugler J, Bachmann G. Perception of Fertility Preservation amongst medical students and residents. Centennial Congress of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA), 2019
• Fosko N, Ajayi B, Blu A, Douglas B, Laila U, Levy M, Reyes L, Schmidt A, Bachmann G, Phillips N. Mothers, Children and the Microbiome. NJ AWIS meeting 2019
• Winograd D, Cohen D, Bachmann G. Connecting Transgender Fertility Preservation and Emerging Assisted Reproductive Technology. NJ AWIS meeting 2019
• Cohen D, Winograd D, Bachmann G. Building a Transgender Support Network to Discuss Family Building Options. NJ AWIS meeting 2019
• Ali E, Bachmann G. Exercise and the Reduction of Cesarean Section Risks. NJ AWIS meeting 2019
• Chelli A., Bachmann G. Global Perceptions towards the inclusion of the LGBT Community NJ AWIS meeting 2019
• Douglass B, Bachmann G. Bringing Awareness to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and it Infertility Implications. NJ AWIS meeting 2019
• Laila U, Bachmann G. Prevalence of Zoonotic Diseases in Pregnant Women. NJ AWIS meeting 2019
• Elfanagely S, Bachmann G. Reproductive consequences of cannabis use during pregnancy and preconception. 11th Annual meeting of ART World Congress 2019
• Kwon C, Bachmann G. Addition of family building as part of the preimenopausal/menopausal counseling: perceptions and barriers. 11th Annual meeting of ART World Congress 2019
• Ortiz B, Elfanagely S, Bachmann G. Cannabis use: recommendation for women to avoid during fertility treatment. 11th Annual meeting of ART World Congress 2019
• Floyd R, Bachmann G. A review of the literature on the benefits of public funding for assisted reproductive technologies from an Irish perspective. 11th Annual meeting of ART World Congress 2019
• Winograd D, Bachmann G. Fertility Preservation for Prepubescent Transgender Males: Application of Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation and In Vitro Maturation 11th Annual meeting of ART World Congress 2019
• Cohen D, Bachmann G. Counseling Transgender patients on family building options: A review. 11th Annual meeting of ART World Congress 2019
• Gastrich M, Bachmann, G, Moriarty A, MS, Phillips N, Medical Aspects of Nutrition in the Female Athlete: A Review. Women’s Health Congress, 2019
• Dasrath A, Concors E, Bosoy F, Bachmann G. Incorporating Animals as a Teaching Tool for Health Professional Students. Women’s Health Congress, 2019
• Bosoy F, Temkin R, Schertz K, Blackledge K, Jacibm J, Bachmann G. A Narrative-Based Peer-to-Peer Educational Modality for Peripartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Women’s Health Congress, 2019
• Giessner S, Bachmann G, Phillips N. Malnutrition in Female Athletes and Associated Health Problems. Women’s Health Congress, 2019
• Bachmann G. Marshall I, et al. Powtoons on male to female hormonal affirmation treatment and female to male hormonal affirmation treatment. American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2019
• Zheng C, Bachmann G. Impact on First-Year Medical Students of Peer-Teaching Transgender Medicine Session. Yale annual Q Conference 4/2020
• Fitzgerald H, Parulekar M, Bachmann G. One Health: educating future and current health care providers through a team approach. Women’s Health Congress 6/2020
• Dickson K, Egan S, Balica A, ‘Long Term Outcomes of Sonographically Guided Intrauterine Device Placement’, Oral Presentation, Annual Integrative Ultrasound Meeting 2019
• Baffo A, Egan S, Balica A. “Endometrial Cavity Characteristics in Women with Postmenopausal Bleeding After Uterine Artery Embolization”, Oral Presentation, Annual Integrative Ultrasound Meeting 2019
• Kohut A, Brandt J, Balica A. ‘A bibliometric analysis of Classic Citations in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, Poster Presentation’ Annual Integrative Ultrasound Meeting 2019
• Parikh. P, Chen C, Balica A. Weber P, ‘Novel Implementation of an Interactive Health Systems Science Curriculum Capstone within a Fourth-Year Medical Student Boot Camp’ Northeast Group on Educational Affairs (NEGEA) Regional Meeting 2020
• Hadaya O, Balica A. ‘A bibliometric review of top cited articles in the history of the journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology’ 48th AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2019
• Kohut A, Tsai T, McKevitt M, Balica A. ‘The implementation of formal training in the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis increases resident ability to evaluate pelvic masses on ultrasound’, AIUM 2019
• Phillips C, Balica A. ‘The Role of Visuospatial Ability in Ultrasound Proficiency’, 2019
• Phillips C, Balica A. ‘Collaborative ultrasound program between urology and OB/GYN to improve health care delivery’, Oral Presentation AIUM 2019
• Cooper A, McKevitt M, Balica A. ‘Vaginal Thickness on Ultrasound and Genitourinary Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women’, Oral Presentation, AIUM 2019
• Cooper A, McKevitt M, Balica A. ‘Pelvic Ultrasound Use in Gynecology-focused Clinical Trials’, Oral Presentation, AIUM Convention 2019
• Tsai T, Kohut A, McKevitt M, Balica A. ‘International Ovarian Analysis IOTA and Resident Education Effectiveness’, Society of Abdominal Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course 2019
• Phillips N, Brophy E, Bachmann G. Vulvovaginal Atrophy. Precis by ACOG. Online CME program.
• Dickson K, Phillips N, Balica A, and Rocktashel M, Vulvodynia and pudendal neuralgia: a literature review. The International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) Annual Scientific Meeting on Pelvic Pain 2019. PAIN Reports: March/April 2020. 5 - Issue 2 - p e815
• Phillips N, Rocktashel M, Egan S, and Balica A. Centrally sensitized co-morbidities of vulvodynia. The International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) Annual Scientific Meeting on Pelvic Pain 2019. PAIN Reports: March/April 2020 - Volume 5(2);e815
• Yang H, Phillips N. ‘Counseling for Menstrual Protection: Are We Doing Enough?’ Women’s Health Congress, 2019
• Phillips N. The Central Sensitization Inventory as Tool for Vulvodynia: A pilot Study. ISSVD World Congress. 2019.
• Phillips N. Online CME: ISSVD vulvar education podcast series.-invited speaker “TheVulva Diaries” https://blubrry.com/the_vulva_diaries/50083382/all-about-bv/2019