Professor of Animal Science and Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics
The past two decades have ushered in landmark discoveries in the reproductive and developmental sciences of significant potential impact to human health and animal agriculture, including advancements in assisted reproductive technologies and derivation of human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells and the transition of regenerative medicine from the realm of theory to application. Michigan State University has a long history of excellence in the reproductive and developmental sciences, and is unique in having both cutting-edge research in the reproductive and developmental sciences across a wide range of animal models, clinical entities and in population-based human reproductive outcomes all on a single campus. The Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Program (RDSP) is composed of a strong and interactive group of faculty from the College of Human Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources with diverse expertise and research interests who are engaged in fundamental and translational research geared towards advancements in regenerative medicine.
Vision: To be the leading Center of Excellence in the Reproductive and Developmental Sciences and enhance research partnerships with other research universities and international entities and uphold the traditions of an exceptional land grant institution.
Mission: The overall goal of the Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Program at Michigan State University is to leverage and expand ongoing collaborations between faculty working in animal science, human medicine, veterinary medicine, genetics, and regenerative medicine and to further formalize this unique trans disciplinary focus in a manner that will enhance the rate of scientific discovery and the quality of graduate and postdoctoral training.
This Month
| DATE | LOCATION | TYPE OF MEETING | SPEAKER(S) | Lab / Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/19 | Anthony Hall 1310/GRRC 1102 | |||
| 1/14/19 | Anthony Hall 1310/GRRC 1102 | Journal Club/Discussion | Jennifer Watts | Dr. Ralston |
| 1/21/19 | Anthony Hall 1310/GRRC 1102 | RIP | Emily Middleton | Dr. Pursley |
| 1/28/19 | Anthony Hall 1310/GRRC 1102 | RIP | Tayler Murphy | Dr. Ralston |
| 2/4/19 | Anthony Hall 1310/GRRC 1102 | RIP | Cole McCutcheon | Dr. Petroff |
| 2/11/19 | Anthony Hall 1310/GRRC 1102 | RIP | Brad Daignault | Dr. Latham |
| 2/18/19 | Anthony Hall 1310/GRRC 1102 | RIP | Peter Schall | Dr. Latham |
| 2/25/19 | Anthony Hall 1310/GRRC 1102 | RIP Meeting (Trainee) | T32 RIP: Ryan Marquardt (Jeong Lab)/GR | Dr. Jae-Wook Jeong |
2018 ARD
THE SOURCE OF STEM CELLS POINTS TO TWO PROTEINS
Mammalian embryos are unlike those of any other organism as they must grow within the mother’s body. While other animal embryos grow outside the mother, their embryonic cells can get right to work accepting assignments, such as head, tail or vital organ. By contrast, mammalian embryos must first choose between forming the placenta or creating the baby.
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WKAR - MSU researcher working to learn how embryos interact with the maternal environment
Ripla Arora is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology within the College of Human Medicine and is the Chief of the Division of Developmental and Stem Cell Biology in the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on embryo uterine interactions at the time of implantation and uterine development.
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NEW MSU FOUNDATION PROFESSORS ANNOUNCED
Michigan State University recently named five new MSU Foundation Professors, a designation given to outstanding faculty who demonstrate excellence in research and teaching, while enhancing the prominence of the institution.
“These honorees are internationally recognized researchers,” said MSU Provost June Pierce Youatt. “Their scholarship and contributions to their fields represent a level of engagement and accomplishment that MSU is proud to support.”
These scientists join 31 other researchers who have been named MSU Foundation Professors. Three of the latest recipients are current faculty, while two are new to the university.
“While their areas of investigation vary, they are united in one aspect: their work is having profound impacts on the world’s most challenging problems,” said Stephen Hsu, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies.
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Dr. Richard Pursley Receives receive the prestigious National Association of Animal Breeders Award for 2018
Congratulations Dr. Richard Pursley the first in the Department of Animal Science to receive the prestigious National Association of Animal Breeders Award for 2018. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the artificial insemination industry. An excerpt from his nomination letter captures some of Dr. Pursley’s accomplishments: “Dr. Richard Pursley co-developed with Dr. Milo Wiltbank what is now the world’s most widely used ovulation synchronization protocol they called, “Ovsynch”. Proof of the widespread interest in this technology is easy to demonstrate. For example, a recent Google search for the term “Ovsynch” resulted in 51,700 hits! Moreover, according to Hoard’s Dairyman, Ovsynch is one of the best and most economical timed AI programs ever developed for the dairy industry. In 2007, the impact of Dr. Pursley’s research and extension programs was recognized as one of four CSREES projects (selected from 400) with the greatest impact in U.S. agriculture and featured on the CSREES website. In addition, Dr. Pursley’s research primarily on Ovsynch and its improvements has been cited >5000 times according to Google Scholar. His seminal 1995 paper on Ovsynch was listed recently as one of 100 most influential (no. 7 in all of reproductive biology) science papers you should read before you die. The Ovsynch technology revolution has indeed caused a paradigm shift in applied reproductive research in dairy cattle.”