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Reproductive Medicine & Genetics

The Reproductive Medicine and Genetics Theme comprises a broad range of Research Groups spanning the roles of Cellular DNA and Mitochondria in reproduction and women’s health, the diagnosis and management of pain in women and related diseases, as well as fertility preservation, miscarriage, and the biology of sperm and oocytes. The theme also includes our Research Centre, EndoCaRe – the internationally acclaimed Oxford Endometriosis Research Centre. Led by Professor Suzannah Williams, the theme aims to improve reproductive care for future generations. Learn more about our Reproductive Medicine and Genetics Research Groups below.

Our Reproductive Medicine & Genetics research covers the following research groups: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART); Endometriosis; Fertility Preservation; Miscarriage; Oocytes and Ovaries; Pain in Women; Rhino Fertility Project and Sperm. © Copyright: Shutterstock


Topics in this theme

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) research seeks to shed light on the factors responsible for reproductive failure. We are also actively engaged in efforts to improve infertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Our work aims to simplify treatments and reduce risks, increase success rates and lower costs.
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
EndoCaRe - Oxford Endometriosis CaRe Centre
EndoCaRe - Oxford Endometriosis CaRe Centre
Developing novel techniques to preserve the fertility of children and young adults.
Fertility Preservation
Our work focuses on the pre pregnancy risk factors that pre dispose a complicated pregnancy (such as pre term babies, pre eclampsia or miscarriage)
Miscarriage
Mitochondria
Mitochondria
Molecular delivery systems
Molecular delivery systems
Our research focusses on understanding the intricate and complex mechanisms that regulate oocyte and follicle development in health and disease. The overarching goal is to develop new fertility treatments and fertility preservation methods for girls and women.
Oocytes and Ovaries
Pain in women
Pain in women
Poo Zoo
Poo Zoo
Prof Suzannah Williams and her research team have begun work to find a new way of saving the Northern White Rhino by using tissue taken from animal ovaries to produce potentially large numbers of eggs in a laboratory setting.
Rhino Fertility Project
Sperm and PLCzeta
Sperm and PLCzeta
The Oxford Cryobiology Group
The Oxford Cryobiology Group