Congratulations to Ria Marathe (MS-RSM Class of 2023) on receiving the College of Medicine Dean's Biomedical Sciences Scholar Award at UIC. Ria is currently a PhD candidate in the Veiga-Lopez Lab. Well done Ria!

Vote for "Ovarian Borderland!" Dr. Aubrey Converse (Research Assistant Professor in the Duncan Lab) has a piece in the SSR 2026 ReproBioArt Award contest. Vote for "Ovarian Borderland!" and support the CRS community! woobox.com/hxah43

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The Center for Reproductive Science is now accepting applications for the Shaw Innovation Awards! The Shaw Innovation Awards provide funding for sex-inclusive research, focusing on sex-based mechanisms and determinants of health and disease. Learn more: www.crs.northwestern.edu/awards-schol...

Congratulations to Caitlin Buchholz on winning the Makowski Award for Most Outstanding MS-RSM Student on the Thesis Track! Caitlin conducted research with Dr. Elnur Babayev. Her thesis title is "JAK-STAT signaling is dysregulated in the ovarian stroma with advancing reproductive age​.

Applications for the CRS T32 Training Program are due next week! Join a collaborative and innovative community of scientists and participate in cutting edge programming, events and professional development through the Center for Reproductive Science. www.crs.northwestern.edu/education/t3...

Congratulations to Sera Balkir on winning the Teresa K. Woodruff Award for Most Outstanding MS-RSM Student on the Non-Thesis Track! Her project title is "The impact of polystyrene micronanoplastics on extravillous trophoblast α5β1integrin expression​.”

Tomorrow is our final virtual info session! Don’t delay, sign up today! Come prepared with questions for program leadership about our cutting edge training program in reproductive science, medicine and technology. See you tomorrow! Sign up to attend: forms.gle/bVoDCjBta68G... @tgsatnu.bsky.social

Congratulations to the MS-RSM Class of 2026! We can’t wait to see what they do next! 🎓🎉💜

Congratulations to CRS faculty Dr. Monica M. Laronda on her appointment as Scientific Director of the Basic and Preclinical Science pillar of Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute! Learn more about Dr. Laronda and her research: research.luriechildrens.org/en/researche...

Congrats to Dr. Teresa K. Woodruff, former CRS Director, on her election to the Royal Society and the American Philosophical Society, recognizing her groundbreaking work in reproductive biology and fertility preservation research. Learn more about Dr. Woodruff: msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/06...

Congratulations to Dr. Wignall, CRS faculty member and CRS T32 mentor!

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Our IBiS Director is on fire! Congrats to Dr. Sadie Wignall for also being awarded a 2026 Northwestern University Teaching Award! Read more about Sadie's award here: news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026...

Julie Kim, PhD, has been named a 2026 Distinguished Fellow by @ssrepro.bsky.social, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the field of reproductive biology and to the Society, illustrated by sustained high-impact research, leadership, service, and mentorship. Congratulations to Dr. Kim!

Learn more about how the CRS T32 Training Program can support your reproductive science research! Join our next virtual info session on Friday, May 8! Sign up on our website: www.crs.northwestern.edu/education/t3...

Thank you to Dr. Amander Clark for presenting this year's Danielle Maatouk Memorial Lecture! Dr. Clark gave a fascinating lecture on "Improving Reproductive Health and Care Using Stem Cell Technologies." We are proud to continue honoring Dr. Maatouk's legacy every year.

This is what a Reproductive Scientist looks like! 🔬🧬🥼 Meet Andi Beaudouin, MS-RSM Class of 2026 Learn more about Andi: www.crs.northwestern.edu/about/news/2...

Congratulations to MS-RSM students Sera Balkir and Beatrice Piras for receiving the 2026 MS-RSM Rising Scholar Honor! This new award recognizes two MS-RSM students who demonstrate excellent academic performance and continued engagement within the MS-RSM program and broader CRS community.

Save the date for the 2026 Reproductive Aging - PSRM Satellite Joint Conference! July 16-17, 2027, CHA Bio Complex, Korea This event is co-organized by Dr. Francesca Elizabeth Duncan. Registration link coming soon!

Happy Graduate Student Appreciation Week! CRS uplifts the contributions, value, and impact of our outstanding graduate students! @tgsatnu.bsky.social

Alumni of our CRS T32 Training program have gone onto careers in academia and industry. Meet our first alum, Shweta Dipali, PhD, postdoc at Columbia University! Our program prepares students for futures in reproductive science. Submit your application today! www.crs.northwestern.edu/education/t3...

CRS is proud to celebrate two community members who received Recognition Awards from @tgsatnu.bsky.social 🎉 Andi Beaudouin, MS-RSM/MA-MHB student received the McBride Student Award. Sadie Wignall, Professor of Molecular Biosciences received the DGS Excellence Award. Congratulations!

Last chance! Applications due TOMORROW. Submit your applications for the MS-RSM program TODAY! We can’t wait to welcome the newest members of our CRS community! www.applyweb.com/nugrad/index...

Join us Friday, April 10 for the 2026 Danielle Maatouk Memorial Lecture! We're excited to welcome this year's speaker, Dr. Amander Clark. Dr. Clark will present on "Improving Reproductive Health and Care Using Stem Cell Technologies." RSVP: forms.gle/bir4sEyeLiwC...

Have you ever thought of a career combining reproductive science with medical humanities and bioethics? Pursue a dual degree in Reproductive Science and Medicine and Medical Humanities and Bioethics! Learn more about this one-of-a-kind program! www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...

Our program offers comprehensive core curriculum and advanced topic course offerings on topics in reproductive science. Join the MS-RSM program and learn more. Application deadline QUICKLY approaching: March 31. Submit your application today! www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...

This is what a Reproductive Scientist looks like! 🔬🧬🥼 Meet Wyvern Wang, MS-RSM Class of 2025 Learn more about Wyvern: www.crs.northwestern.edu/about/news/2... #ReproductiveScience #MasterofScience

Now accepting applications for our CRS T32 Training Program. The CRS Training Program is open to 2nd and 3rd year predoctoral students in BME, DGP, IBiS, MSTP, and NUIN. Research must be reproductive science related! Learn more on our website! www.crs.northwestern.edu/education/t3...

In addition to advanced lab training and cutting-edge curriculum, the MS-RSM program offers its students leadership opportunities. Join a community of peers who represent the next generation of scientific leaders in the field! www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm... #reproductivescience

Less than one month to submit your application for the MS-RSM program! Learn more about what MS-RSM can do for you during our info session THIS Friday, March 6. Come prepared with questions for our leadership. Don’t delay! Sign up today! northwesterncrs.wufoo.com/forms/q70esn...

Many thanks to everyone who joined us for this year's Erwin Goldberg Lecture in Male Reproduction! CRS was honored to host Dr. Vassilios Papadopoulos who delivered an engaging lecture on “Pharmacological and cell therapy approaches to address testosterone deficiency.”

Intensive research curriculum coupled with professional development sets our program apart. Become a well-rounded scientist with professional development courses, seminars, and an established alumni network. Learn more about our approach to learning: www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...