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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 21h

This is what a Reproductive Scientist looks like! 🔬🧬🥼

Meet Helen Montague, MS (MS-RSM Class of 2025)

#ScienceCareer #ReproductiveScience

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 1d

#UMSRS2025 is less than 1 week away!

Learn more about session speaker, Dr. Charles Bormann.

Dr. Bormann will present on “Application of Artificial Intelligence in the IVF Laboratory.”

Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 2d

Interested in the MS-RSM program? Want an admission decision by the end of January? Apply by December 31, 2025 to be considered during our Early Admission period!

www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...

#MSRSMondays #MasterofScience #ReproductiveScience

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 6d

We are excited to welcome back Dr. Jingjing Kipp as this year's alumni speaker for UMSRS 2025.

Dr. Kipp was a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Kelly Mayo's lab and is now an Associate Professor at DePaul University.

Register for UMSRS today!

www.crs.northwestern.edu/events/upper...

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 8d

UMSRS 2025 is less than two weeks away!

Learn more about Opening Keynote Speaker Nardhy Gomez-Lopez, PhD, and her research!

Register to secure your spot: northwesterncrs.wufoo.com/forms/qsyr2u...

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 9d

Many thanks to @kristenvbrown.bsky.social for speaking to our community about "Communicating Science to the Masses" an important and relevant topic!

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 9d

BIG NEWS! We are now accepting applications for the Master of Science in Reproductive Science and Medicine program for Fall 2026. Interested in being part of the next MS-RSM cohort?

Learn more on our program website:
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks to Dr. Serdar Bulun (Chair, Dept. of Ob/Gyn) for kicking off our Reproductive Research Update presentations this year!

Dr. Bulun presented on "Uterine disease: how genetics and environment inform clinical decision-making."

We're looking forward to a year of great research and community!

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 20d

Deadline approaching‼️‼️

Applications for the CRS T32 Predoctoral Training Program in Reproductive Science, Medicine, and Technology are due Monday, September 22!

Learn more and apply: www.crs.northwestern.edu/education/t3...

@dgpnorthwestern.bsky.social @ibisatnu.bsky.social

Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 20d

We are so excited to welcome the TENTH cohort of the MS in Reproductive Science and Medicine program to CRS and Northwestern! During orientation week, they've enjoyed exploring our downtown campus and taking in Chicago architecture. We can’t wait to see what their futures hold!

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 21d

In honor of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, CRS uplifts the vital contributions of postdocs to our reproductive science community!

CRS will host a coffee hour meetup for postdocs this Friday! RSVP to attend: forms.gle/akan5VnGDW61...

Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 23d

Interested in applying for the CRS T32 Training Program in Reproductive Science, Medicine, and Technology? Join an info session to learn more!

Register for tomorrow's info session: forms.gle/Zj9AQK7Cm3KJ...

Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 26d

Abstract submissions for #UMSRS2025 are due TODAY, September 12! Submit by 11:59pm to share your research with scientists from across the upper midwest!

www.crs.northwestern.edu/events/upper...

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 27d

Applications for the CRS T32 Training Grant in Reproductive Science, Medicine and Technology are due in less than 2 weeks!

Trainees accepted into the program receive many benefits including research training and professional development support

Learn more: www.crs.northwestern.edu/education/t3...

Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 28d

Meet the UMSRS Speakers: Shaw Innovation Award Winners

➡️ Julia Cox, PhD
➡️ Dominik Kentrup, PhD
➡️ Alexa Freedman, PhD
➡️ Jane Joy Thomas, PhD

Join us for this outstanding event at Northwestern University!
Abstracts are due this Friday, September 12!

northwesterncrs.wufoo.com/forms/qsyr2u...

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 29d

Join us for the first CRS Career Catalyst of the academic year!

"Communicating Science with the Masses" with Kristen V. Brown on September 25

RSVP to attend: forms.gle/tB656UGZFa5t...

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · Sep 8

CRS Training Grant in Reproductive Science, Medicine and Technology is Accepting Applications!

Applications are due September 22, 2025!

Learn more: www.crs.northwestern.edu/education/t3...

@tgsatnu.bsky.social @ibisatnu.bsky.social @dgpnorthwestern.bsky.social

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · Aug 29

Meet the #UMSRS2025 Session Speakers!

➡️ Charles Bormann, PhD
➡️ Jeff Lee, PhD
➡️ Kathleen O’Neill, MD, MTR

Join us for this outstanding event, October 13-14 at Northwestern University! Register today!
northwesterncrs.wufoo.com/forms/qsyr2u...

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NU Duncan Lab @nuduncanlab.bsky.social · Aug 26

Congratulations to Anna Heinrich on receiving a Cornerstone Grant from @histochemicalsoc.bsky.social! This award will support Anna's project “Functional and histological analysis of ovarian tissue from the South African Cheetah."

www.histochemicalsociety.org/2025-corners...

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · Aug 25

Congratulations to CRS faculty member Dr. Elnur Babayev for being accepted into the Summer Training Course in Experimental Aging Research! Dr. Francesca Duncan will also be participating as faculty with her focus on reproductive aging research.

www.nia.nih.gov/news/nia-exp...

NIA Experimental Aging Research Training Course

Apply by July 11, 2025, for the Annual Summer Training Course in Experimental Aging Research on Sep. 8-12, 2025, which will provide exposure to research programs in the experimental biology of aging.

www.nia.nih.gov

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · Aug 22

Dr. Francesca Duncan will speak on this virtual webinar on "Women’s health: insights in research and inclusion"

Learn more and register for the event on August 28!
www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/wom...

Women’s health: insights in research and inclusion

Learn about the history and importance of the gender gap currently impacting women's health sciences - Join us on 28 August

www.chemistryworld.com

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · Aug 20

Meet the #UMSRS2025 Keynote Speakers!

➡️ Nardhy Gomez-Lopez, PhD
➡️ Rebecca O’Connor, JD

Join us for this outstanding event, October 13-14 at Northwestern University! Register today!

northwesterncrs.wufoo.com/forms/qsyr2u...

Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · Aug 14

Abstracts for #UMSRS2025 are due in less than 1 month!

Trainees are invited to submit for consideration for oral and poster presentations.

Abstracts may be selected to receive the Constance Campbell Research Award!

Submit by September 12!

www.crs.northwestern.edu/events/upper...

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · Aug 13

This is what a Reproductive Scientist looks like! 🔬🧬🥼

Meet Anika Schipma, MS (MS-RSM Class of 2025)

#ScienceCareer #ReproductiveScience

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Center for Reproductive Science is seeking applications for the Shaw Innovation Awards. These awards provide funding for sex-inclusive research, focusing on sex-based mechanisms and determinants of health and disease

Learn more and apply: www.crs.northwestern.edu/awards-schol...

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