Society for Reproductive Biology (Aus/NZ)
@reproductionsrb.bsky.social
Society for Reproductive Biology - The leading Australian Society for Reproductive Research. Sperm & eggs, through to pregnancy, everything in between and beyond.
3. SRB Career Development Awards - for E+MCRs Level A-C to conduct proof-of-concept studies, publish papers, undertake professional development or achieve cross-disciplinary networking.
$5,000 available (2 awards) and applications due 18th December
$5,000 available (2 awards) and applications due 18th December
2. Brian Setchell travel award - for an applicant 8-20 years post-PhD and actively engaged in research within the field of Reproductive Biology to initiate or strengthen collaborative research partnerships
$2,500 available and applications due 28th November
$2,500 available and applications due 28th November
⏰ Three excellent grant opportunities are available for SRB members ⏰
1. ECR Collaboration Award - for 2 ECRs from different institutions to plan joint research, conduct preliminary experiments, and/or receive training from another ECR.
$2,000 available, due 1st December
1. ECR Collaboration Award - for 2 ECRs from different institutions to plan joint research, conduct preliminary experiments, and/or receive training from another ECR.
$2,000 available, due 1st December
November 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
3. SRB Career Development Awards - for E+MCRs Level A-C to conduct proof-of-concept studies, publish papers, undertake professional development or achieve cross-disciplinary networking.
$5,000 available (2 awards) and applications due 18th December
$5,000 available (2 awards) and applications due 18th December
2. Brian Setchell travel award - for an applicant 8-20 years post-PhD and actively engaged in research within the field of Reproductive Biology to initiate or strengthen collaborative research partnerships
$2,500 available and applications due 28th November
$2,500 available and applications due 28th November
⏰ Three excellent grant opportunities are available for SRB members ⏰
1. ECR Collaboration Award - for 2 ECRs from different institutions to plan joint research, conduct preliminary experiments, and/or receive training from another ECR.
$2,000 available, due 1st December
1. ECR Collaboration Award - for 2 ECRs from different institutions to plan joint research, conduct preliminary experiments, and/or receive training from another ECR.
$2,000 available, due 1st December
November 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
2. Brian Setchell travel award - for an applicant 8-20 years post-PhD and actively engaged in research within the field of Reproductive Biology to initiate or strengthen collaborative research partnerships
$2,500 available and applications due 28th November
$2,500 available and applications due 28th November
⏰ Three excellent grant opportunities are available for SRB members ⏰
1. ECR Collaboration Award - for 2 ECRs from different institutions to plan joint research, conduct preliminary experiments, and/or receive training from another ECR.
$2,000 available, due 1st December
1. ECR Collaboration Award - for 2 ECRs from different institutions to plan joint research, conduct preliminary experiments, and/or receive training from another ECR.
$2,000 available, due 1st December
November 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
⏰ Three excellent grant opportunities are available for SRB members ⏰
1. ECR Collaboration Award - for 2 ECRs from different institutions to plan joint research, conduct preliminary experiments, and/or receive training from another ECR.
$2,000 available, due 1st December
1. ECR Collaboration Award - for 2 ECRs from different institutions to plan joint research, conduct preliminary experiments, and/or receive training from another ECR.
$2,000 available, due 1st December
Mercy Perinatal Mid Career Medal Winner Lindsay Wu is explaining ovarian metabolism and how it changes with age
Congratulations Lindsay 👏🏻
Congratulations Lindsay 👏🏻
October 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Mercy Perinatal Mid Career Medal Winner Lindsay Wu is explaining ovarian metabolism and how it changes with age
Congratulations Lindsay 👏🏻
Congratulations Lindsay 👏🏻
Kelly Walton is the 2025 Robinson Research Institute awardee 👏🏻
A lovely talk about endocrine links between reproduction and metabolism in females
A lovely talk about endocrine links between reproduction and metabolism in females
October 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Kelly Walton is the 2025 Robinson Research Institute awardee 👏🏻
A lovely talk about endocrine links between reproduction and metabolism in females
A lovely talk about endocrine links between reproduction and metabolism in females
Congratulations to the 2025 MCI award winner Tao Tang 👏🏻
October 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Congratulations to the 2025 MCI award winner Tao Tang 👏🏻
We thank MCI for their support of our conference and this session.
Male Contraceptive Initiative is an excellent non profit supporting excellent research
Male Contraceptive Initiative is an excellent non profit supporting excellent research
October 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
We thank MCI for their support of our conference and this session.
Male Contraceptive Initiative is an excellent non profit supporting excellent research
Male Contraceptive Initiative is an excellent non profit supporting excellent research
It's time for the President's Lecture: Metabolism and Reproduction - Beyond ATP, delivered by Prof. David Gardner
October 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM
It's time for the President's Lecture: Metabolism and Reproduction - Beyond ATP, delivered by Prof. David Gardner
Observations of germ cell-Sertoli cell interaction and acrosome development
Koala spermatogonial stem cell identification and culturing
The effects of common supplements on metabolism of somatic testis populations
Seminal vesicle EV markers and function
Male metabolic effects on miscarriage
Koala spermatogonial stem cell identification and culturing
The effects of common supplements on metabolism of somatic testis populations
Seminal vesicle EV markers and function
Male metabolic effects on miscarriage
Insights from the 'Development of testis, sperm and seminal plasma' session include
The persistent transgenerational effects of gestational DES exposure on sexual development, DNA methylation and sperm quality
A heat sensitive kinase essential for male fertility
The persistent transgenerational effects of gestational DES exposure on sexual development, DNA methylation and sperm quality
A heat sensitive kinase essential for male fertility
October 20, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Observations of germ cell-Sertoli cell interaction and acrosome development
Koala spermatogonial stem cell identification and culturing
The effects of common supplements on metabolism of somatic testis populations
Seminal vesicle EV markers and function
Male metabolic effects on miscarriage
Koala spermatogonial stem cell identification and culturing
The effects of common supplements on metabolism of somatic testis populations
Seminal vesicle EV markers and function
Male metabolic effects on miscarriage
Insights from the 'Development of testis, sperm and seminal plasma' session include
The persistent transgenerational effects of gestational DES exposure on sexual development, DNA methylation and sperm quality
A heat sensitive kinase essential for male fertility
The persistent transgenerational effects of gestational DES exposure on sexual development, DNA methylation and sperm quality
A heat sensitive kinase essential for male fertility
October 20, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Insights from the 'Development of testis, sperm and seminal plasma' session include
The persistent transgenerational effects of gestational DES exposure on sexual development, DNA methylation and sperm quality
A heat sensitive kinase essential for male fertility
The persistent transgenerational effects of gestational DES exposure on sexual development, DNA methylation and sperm quality
A heat sensitive kinase essential for male fertility
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To those joining us at @reproductionsrb.bsky.social, be sure to come to our two ANZPRA-sponsored sessions today!
1:30-3pm SRB-ANZPRA New Investigator Award, River View Room 5
3:30-5:30pm SRB/ANZPRA Joint Symposium, Meeting Room 8
1:30-3pm SRB-ANZPRA New Investigator Award, River View Room 5
3:30-5:30pm SRB/ANZPRA Joint Symposium, Meeting Room 8
October 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
To those joining us at @reproductionsrb.bsky.social, be sure to come to our two ANZPRA-sponsored sessions today!
1:30-3pm SRB-ANZPRA New Investigator Award, River View Room 5
3:30-5:30pm SRB/ANZPRA Joint Symposium, Meeting Room 8
1:30-3pm SRB-ANZPRA New Investigator Award, River View Room 5
3:30-5:30pm SRB/ANZPRA Joint Symposium, Meeting Room 8
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@reproductionsrb.bsky.social @anzpra1.bsky.social A beautiful talk this morning from @kirsty-pringle.bsky.social on the importance of consumers in research - not just involving them but having them lead the research direction 🤰
October 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
@reproductionsrb.bsky.social @anzpra1.bsky.social A beautiful talk this morning from @kirsty-pringle.bsky.social on the importance of consumers in research - not just involving them but having them lead the research direction 🤰
Embracing neurodiversity in research and teaching
Diana Tan from Macquarie University explores neurodiversity barriers in research degree pathways
Diana Tan from Macquarie University explores neurodiversity barriers in research degree pathways
October 19, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Embracing neurodiversity in research and teaching
Diana Tan from Macquarie University explores neurodiversity barriers in research degree pathways
Diana Tan from Macquarie University explores neurodiversity barriers in research degree pathways
4 - Do wireless communication technologies pose a threat to male fertility? (and health in general). Dr Geoffry De Iuliis from The Uni of Newcastle
Sperm and the male reproductive tract are a sensitive model to explore how electromagnetic energy used in wireless communications may affect biology
Sperm and the male reproductive tract are a sensitive model to explore how electromagnetic energy used in wireless communications may affect biology
October 19, 2025 at 4:06 AM
4 - Do wireless communication technologies pose a threat to male fertility? (and health in general). Dr Geoffry De Iuliis from The Uni of Newcastle
Sperm and the male reproductive tract are a sensitive model to explore how electromagnetic energy used in wireless communications may affect biology
Sperm and the male reproductive tract are a sensitive model to explore how electromagnetic energy used in wireless communications may affect biology
3 - Dr Sab Ventura from Monash University explains the difficulties of developing non-hormonal male contraceptives
The key may be using combination approaches and targeting the vas deferens
Interesting targets could include adrenergic and purinergic receptors
The key may be using combination approaches and targeting the vas deferens
Interesting targets could include adrenergic and purinergic receptors
October 19, 2025 at 3:38 AM
3 - Dr Sab Ventura from Monash University explains the difficulties of developing non-hormonal male contraceptives
The key may be using combination approaches and targeting the vas deferens
Interesting targets could include adrenergic and purinergic receptors
The key may be using combination approaches and targeting the vas deferens
Interesting targets could include adrenergic and purinergic receptors
2 - PAF1 duplication orchestrates male germline specific transcription and meiosis in Drosophila - Dr Rippei Hayashi, ANU
Flies offer significant tools to explore genetic regulation of biology
PAF1 plays important roles in multiple phases of sperm production
Flies offer significant tools to explore genetic regulation of biology
PAF1 plays important roles in multiple phases of sperm production
October 19, 2025 at 3:32 AM
2 - PAF1 duplication orchestrates male germline specific transcription and meiosis in Drosophila - Dr Rippei Hayashi, ANU
Flies offer significant tools to explore genetic regulation of biology
PAF1 plays important roles in multiple phases of sperm production
Flies offer significant tools to explore genetic regulation of biology
PAF1 plays important roles in multiple phases of sperm production
SRB conference - The male reproductive journey: 1 the wonderful world of sex change in fish and how females can transition to males to maximise their reproductive fitness. This fascinating process is driven by environmental and epigenetic cues - Neil Gemmell, University of Otago
October 19, 2025 at 2:56 AM
SRB conference - The male reproductive journey: 1 the wonderful world of sex change in fish and how females can transition to males to maximise their reproductive fitness. This fascinating process is driven by environmental and epigenetic cues - Neil Gemmell, University of Otago
Congratulations to Fiona Brownfoot, recipient of SRB's 2025 Newcastle Reproduction Emerging Research Leader Award!
Fiona's team develops novel devices and uses AI to improve fetal monitoring and identifying treatments for placental disease.
Fiona's team develops novel devices and uses AI to improve fetal monitoring and identifying treatments for placental disease.
October 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Congratulations to Fiona Brownfoot, recipient of SRB's 2025 Newcastle Reproduction Emerging Research Leader Award!
Fiona's team develops novel devices and uses AI to improve fetal monitoring and identifying treatments for placental disease.
Fiona's team develops novel devices and uses AI to improve fetal monitoring and identifying treatments for placental disease.
Congratulations to Lindsay Wu (UNSW), recipient of the 2025 @mercyperinatal.bsky.social Mid-Career Medal for Women's Health.
Lindsay's research has shown altered metabolism as a cause of reproductive ageing, including mechanisms for the biosynthesis of the redox cofactor NAD+
Lindsay's research has shown altered metabolism as a cause of reproductive ageing, including mechanisms for the biosynthesis of the redox cofactor NAD+
September 17, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Congratulations to Lindsay Wu (UNSW), recipient of the 2025 @mercyperinatal.bsky.social Mid-Career Medal for Women's Health.
Lindsay's research has shown altered metabolism as a cause of reproductive ageing, including mechanisms for the biosynthesis of the redox cofactor NAD+
Lindsay's research has shown altered metabolism as a cause of reproductive ageing, including mechanisms for the biosynthesis of the redox cofactor NAD+
Congratulations to Dr Kelly Walton (UQ), recipient of the 2025 Robinson Research Institute Award for Excellence in Reproductive Biology Research.
Kelly's research has led to the development of TGF-β technologies for modulating reproductive and metabolic function
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Kelly's research has led to the development of TGF-β technologies for modulating reproductive and metabolic function
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September 16, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Congratulations to Dr Kelly Walton (UQ), recipient of the 2025 Robinson Research Institute Award for Excellence in Reproductive Biology Research.
Kelly's research has led to the development of TGF-β technologies for modulating reproductive and metabolic function
👏👩🔬
Kelly's research has led to the development of TGF-β technologies for modulating reproductive and metabolic function
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The selection committee received a very strong field of nominations from the three eligible societies. We are proud to announce A/Prof. Kylie Dunning @kyliedunning.bsky.social from the University of Adelaide, Australia, and member of the SRB, was selected for Honorable Mention
The SRB, SRF and SSR have announced that A/Prof. David Pépin of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School is the 2025 Recipient of the RV Short Medal and Lecture.
A/Prof. Pépin has made significant contributions to understanding the role of AMH in fertility.
A/Prof. Pépin has made significant contributions to understanding the role of AMH in fertility.
September 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The selection committee received a very strong field of nominations from the three eligible societies. We are proud to announce A/Prof. Kylie Dunning @kyliedunning.bsky.social from the University of Adelaide, Australia, and member of the SRB, was selected for Honorable Mention
The SRB, SRF and SSR have announced that A/Prof. David Pépin of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School is the 2025 Recipient of the RV Short Medal and Lecture.
A/Prof. Pépin has made significant contributions to understanding the role of AMH in fertility.
A/Prof. Pépin has made significant contributions to understanding the role of AMH in fertility.
September 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The SRB, SRF and SSR have announced that A/Prof. David Pépin of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School is the 2025 Recipient of the RV Short Medal and Lecture.
A/Prof. Pépin has made significant contributions to understanding the role of AMH in fertility.
A/Prof. Pépin has made significant contributions to understanding the role of AMH in fertility.
A final reminder that applications are closing TODAY for the TJ Robinson Travel Award (up to $4,000) to support an SRB member in attending the 20th International Congress of Animal Reproduction (ICAR) in Japan in June 2026. Don't miss out ✈️✈️🎖️🎖️. @reproductionsrb.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A final reminder that applications are closing TODAY for the TJ Robinson Travel Award (up to $4,000) to support an SRB member in attending the 20th International Congress of Animal Reproduction (ICAR) in Japan in June 2026. Don't miss out ✈️✈️🎖️🎖️. @reproductionsrb.bsky.social
'From Cells to Species'
Order your T-shirt ($20) or tea towel ($15) to support ECR-led research through the Society for Reproductive Biology
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**Pickup only at the SRB conference in Perth this October** esa-srb-anzos.org.au
Order your T-shirt ($20) or tea towel ($15) to support ECR-led research through the Society for Reproductive Biology
srb.org.au/merchandise
**Pickup only at the SRB conference in Perth this October** esa-srb-anzos.org.au
August 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
'From Cells to Species'
Order your T-shirt ($20) or tea towel ($15) to support ECR-led research through the Society for Reproductive Biology
srb.org.au/merchandise
**Pickup only at the SRB conference in Perth this October** esa-srb-anzos.org.au
Order your T-shirt ($20) or tea towel ($15) to support ECR-led research through the Society for Reproductive Biology
srb.org.au/merchandise
**Pickup only at the SRB conference in Perth this October** esa-srb-anzos.org.au
We have a winner for our inaugural T-shirt competition, through which we aim to raise $$ for our early career researcher initiatives
Congratulations Iman Akbarzadeh (UTS). Thanks for your lovely design
Head to srb.org.au/merchandise to buy
Pickup only at the SRB conference in Perth (October 2025)
Congratulations Iman Akbarzadeh (UTS). Thanks for your lovely design
Head to srb.org.au/merchandise to buy
Pickup only at the SRB conference in Perth (October 2025)
MERCHANDISE — SRB
srb.org.au
August 20, 2025 at 12:47 AM
We have a winner for our inaugural T-shirt competition, through which we aim to raise $$ for our early career researcher initiatives
Congratulations Iman Akbarzadeh (UTS). Thanks for your lovely design
Head to srb.org.au/merchandise to buy
Pickup only at the SRB conference in Perth (October 2025)
Congratulations Iman Akbarzadeh (UTS). Thanks for your lovely design
Head to srb.org.au/merchandise to buy
Pickup only at the SRB conference in Perth (October 2025)