AfroTech Conference 2026

Dr. Dineo Khabele

Mitchell & Elaine Yanow Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, WashU Medicine

Track HealthStack Speaker, Maternal Health in Practice

Biography

Dr. Dineo Khabele is a physician-scientist and leader in obstetrics & gynecology (OBGYN) and women's health. She is recognized for her clinical expertise in gynecologic oncology and for her research focused on improving the treatment of ovarian cancer. As a leader in academic medicine, Dr. Khabele is committed to driving institutional change, training the next generation, and advancing OBGYN and women's health care for all.

Sessions

  1. Reducing Maternal Morbidity Through Inclusive Design

    Thu, Nov 5, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM CT

    Track Maternal Health in Practice

    Maternal morbidity in the United States continues to rise, and clinical interventions alone have not closed the gaps. Dr. Dineo Khabele will explore real-world examples of how inclusive design principles, applied through culturally responsive care models, multidisciplinary collaboration, and data-informed redesign, can improve detection, engagement, and outcomes in obstetric care across diverse patient populations.

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