Category: Researcher Profiles
... John Aitken is a world leader in the area of reproductive biology and biotechnology, heading the Priority Research Centre ... of male infertility and how the qualities of the male and female gamete collude to influence the health and wellbeing of the offspring. ... in 2007. Specialised / Technical Skills Plenary lecture presentation Gamete biology Mass spectrometry Electrophoretic sperm separation In ...
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Reproductive science is the study of the biology of the gamete (sperm and eggs) through to the science behind ... which can affect fertility and reproduction. Female reproductive biology is a critical factor mediating the success of both assisted and ...
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The HMRI Pregnancy and Reproduction program brings together researchers focussed on understanding the environmental and biological processes that affect fertility, reproduction, pregnancy and birth.
With 1 in 6 couples in Australia being infertile, and 1 in 3 women aged over 35 years of age having fertility problems, research into pregnancy and reproduction has never been more in demand. More than 1 per cent of babies are born as a result of assisted reproduction in Australia and this marks a new generation of children who are the product of successful scientific technologies. (Source - ABC Health & Wellbeing Infertility Fact File)
Category: Researcher Profiles
... existing research programs in male germ function and ovarian biology within the group. Male germ cell development represents a ... cells is an equally important subprogram of the PRC for Chemical Biology. Dr Roman's team is also currently addressing the detrimental ... Roman also contributes significant expertise in molecular biology to all programs within the Reproductive Science Group. In ...
Category: Researcher Profiles
... interests? Reproduction Infertility In vitro fertilisation (IVF) Gamete biology Why did you get into research? My interest in reproductive ... Centre and the University of Newcastle, focused on identifying gamete proteins that could be targeted for the development of ...
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... applications. While bringing together the best minds in reproductive biology across the world, the Gordon Research Conference is run in a ... environment for the very rigorous discussion of male and female gamete biology. Research Jennie Thomas Medical Research Travel Grant ...
Category: News & Articles
... Professor Aitken’s significant body of research into reproductive biology, including his work that led to the development of the sperm ... of male infertility and how the qualities of the male and female gamete collude to influence the health and wellbeing of the offspring, ... or animal,” Professor Aitken said. “My research into the basic biology of spermatozoa, oocytes and the process of fertilisation has ...
