Cassandra Kisby, MD, MS, K12 Scholar, Duke University Multidisciplinary Urologic Research (KURe) Career Development Program (K12) was recently selected for the Best Basic Science Paper Award by the American Urogynecologic Society. Her KURe research project is entitled “Exosomes for Prevention of Mesh Complications in a Porcine Sacrocolpopexy Model.”
Dr. Kisby completed her undergraduate education at Duke University, majoring in Biological Anthropology and Anatomy, Chemistry and Spanish. She continued her training at Duke University Medical Center for both medical school and residency. During her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency, she was recognized for both her surgical excellence and dedication to teaching. Dr. Kisby went on to complete a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Mayo Clinic Rochester. She discovered an interest in translational research early in her career, conducting her first randomized controlled trial in residency. She has continued to establish a fruitful research career, earning a Master’s in Biomedical Research and Certificate in Clinical and Translational Research. During fellowship, she developed a skillset in regenerative medicine and her research focused on women’s health applications of a cell-free exosome platform.
Dr. Kisby is now an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a practicing Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Urogynecologist. She provides gynecologic and specialist care for pelvic floor conditions. Common conditions she treats include urinary leakage, pelvic organ prolapse, heavy menstrual bleeding, postpartum pelvic floor issues, pelvic fistulas, and fibroids. Her current K12 research, under the mentorship of Cindy Amundsen, MD, is focused on women’s health regenerative medicine, with the goal of translating regenerative medicine technologies to the bedside to fulfill unmet patient needs.
The award will be presented at PFD Week 2024 (Oct. 22-25 in Washington, DC). Look for the paper to be published in NPJ (Nature Partner Journals) Regenerative Medicine.
Congratulations, Dr. Kisby!