Gwen Hoben, MD, PhD

Gwen Hoben is an Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Gwen was an MD/PhD student in the Baylor College of Medicine Medical Scientist Training Program. Her graduate work was at Rice University in the Musculoskeletal Bioengineering laboratory of Kyriacos Athanasiou. Gwen’s work focused on using diverse cell sources, including primary cells and embryonic stem cells, to create mechanically functional replacement tissues for the knee joint.

Gwen graduated summa cum laude from Rice University with a degree in chemistry. Immediately after graduating, she was a Fulbright fellow in Freiburg, Germany from 2000-2001 and studied tissue engineering. At Baylor Gwen was involved in Students Teaching AIDS to Students (STATs), the Texas Medical Association, and the Baylor Homeless Health Care Clinic. She was also the recipient of a Student Leadership in Community Service Grant, wherein she developed organ donation education programs. To relax, Gwen enjoys biking, running, hiking, and visiting art museums.