The Future Conceived

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The Future Conceived podcast is the official podcast for the Society for the Study of Reproduction. In this podcast, you'll hear about emerging scientists, new techniques, investigators from around the world, untold stories about our annual conference, and so much more! For more information about the Society for the Study of Reproduction and all things reproductive biology related please visit: https://www.ssr.org. Enjoy!

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    EP 58: Early Embryo Development: The Material Physics of Cell Division with Dr. Colm Kelleher

    In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Colm Kelleher, a physicist in the Bioinspired Institute at Syracuse University.  During cell division, the chromosomes that contain the genetic material must be copied and segregated. Failure to segregate correctly has dire consequences for cell viability and is a common problem during IVF and pre-implantation embryo culture.  The spindle apparatus that segregates the chromosomes is comprised of ~1000 distinct types of proteins with many thousands of copies of each type. With that in mind, we can imagine the spindle as an extremely complicated molecular machine with millions of parts that each need to be in the right place at the right time for the spindle to carry out its essential functions. This kind of description raises some serious questions.  For example, how can we know which parts are the most consequential when there are so many, and the relative importance of different parts changes over time or depends on the molecular details of the cellular environment?  Dr. Kelleher argues that there is another way to think about it. He is working to apply intermediate scale models from materials physics to describe spindle formation in a way that minimizes that number of things that need to be measured in the lab. In other words, how should we describe spindle formation, if we can’t rely on knowing everything about the molecules that make it up? As it turns out, the spindle apparatus has more in common with a handful of dried spaghetti than you might think.  Check out our website: https://ssr.org/ Link to Dr. Kelleher's faculty page: https://artsandsciences.syracuse.edu/people/faculty/colm-kelleher/#Biography

    1 h 34 min

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    EP 57: Interview with RV Short Medal Recipient Dr. David Pepin

    In this episode of the Future Conceived podcast, Dr. David Pepin, recipient of the Roger V. Short Medal, shares a candid and inspiring look at his non-linear path from a "failed" postdoc to a leader in reproductive biology. He details how a accidental discovery—finding that anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) could "pause" ovarian activity—transformed into a decade-long mission to revolutionize contraception and oncofertility. To learn more about Dr. Pepin's lab site, visit https://www.pepinlab.com/david-pepin Learn more about the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) at www.ssr.org.

    39 min

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    EP 56: Embryo Development: Metabolism and the Uterine Microenvironment with Dr. Kosta Simintiras

    In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Kosta Simintiras, Assistant Professor of Reproductive and Developmental Biology at Lousiana State University. Dr. Simintiras studies mechanisms of communication between maternal and embryonic tissues that are essential for establishing early pregnancy in mammals. His lab uses a combination of model systems including cattle, transgenic rodents, and organoids grown from human cells, with the ultimate goal of understanding of how pregnancy works both when it goes well, and when it doesn’t.  Learn more about SSR here: https://ssr.org/ Learn more about the LSU Simintiras Lab here: https://faculty.lsu.edu/csimintiras/index.php Link to some of Dr. Simintiras' relevant work in SSR's flagship journal The Biology of Reproduction: https://academic.oup.com/biolreprod/article/114/1/134/8239143?guestAccessKey=

    58 min

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    EP 55: Alternative Careers in Reproductive Biology: Dr. Jane Fenelon, Marsupial Assisted Reproduction Lead at Colossal Biosciences

    In this episode of The Future Conceived we explore more Alternative Careers in Reproductive Biology, through interviews with reproductive biologists who have jobs outside of academia. Dr. Victor Ruthig from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus interviews Dr. Jane Fenelon about Dr. Fenelon’s non-academic career as the Marsupial Assisted Reproduction Lead at Colossal Biosciences.

    24 min

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    EP 54: Embryo Development: Genetic Programs with Dr. Ramiro Alberio

    Today is the first episode in a three-part miniseries focused on mechanisms of embryonic development. Our host, Cam Schmidt, of East Carolina University has the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Ramiro Alberio, Professor of Developmental Biology at The University of Nottingham in the UK. Dr. Alberio is working to understand the control of cell fate decisions that guide mammalian embryonic development. His approach integrates single cell transcriptomics and gene editing techniques in economically important livestock species such as pigs and sheep. His many research and review articles highlight some fascinating commonalities among the developmental programs of phylogenetically distinct species.  Learn more about Dr. Alberio's work: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences/people/ramiro.alberio Read Dr. Alberio's perspective on advances in embryo development research in SSR's flagship journal 'The Biology of Reproduction (BOR)' here: https://academic.oup.com/biolreprod/article/114/2/396/8316746

    1 h 22 min

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    EP 53: 2024 Repro BioArt Awards with Ingrid Carvacho, and Martin Estermann

    What happens when you look at a scientific failure from a different angle? In this episode, we celebrate the intersection of aesthetic beauty and rigorous research as we sit down with the inaugural winners of the SSR ReproBioArt Contest. Join us as Dr. Ingrid Carvacho (Universidad Católica del Maule, Chile) and Dr. Martin Estermann (NIH) reveal the stories behind their award-winning images. From a "rejected" chicken embryo that transformed into a vibrant butterfly to a two-cell embryo that looks like a distant solar system, our guests discuss how high-resolution imaging is changing the way we understand the beginnings of life. In this episode, we explore: The Serendipity of Discovery: How a 180-degree flip turned Martin’s "urogenital butterfly" from a rejected journal cover into a prize-winning masterpiece.Science Beyond the Capital: Ingrid’s powerful story of building a research program in regional Chile and the "infrastructure gap" that required a three-hour drive just to access a microscope. The Power of Metaphor: Why describing early embryo development as a "complex universe" helps bridge the gap between the lab and the general public. The Future of Imaging: A look at cutting-edge techniques like Expansion Microscopy and how researchers are "stretching" cells to see life in higher resolution than ever before. Featured Guests:Dr. Ingrid Carvacho: Associate Professor and PI of the Lab of Ion Channels and Reproduction. Winner of the People’s Choice Award. Dr. Martin Estermann: Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Humphrey Yao’s lab at NIEHS. Winner of the SSR Members' Choice Award.About the ReproBioArt Contest: Organized by the SSR Public Affairs Committee, this contest celebrates the visual representation of scientific research related to the study of reproduction. To view the winning images discussed in this episode, follow SSR on social media or visit [SSR.org].

    28 min

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    EP 52: Carl G. Hartman Award with Dr. Teresa K. Woodruff

    It's a mini lab reunion! Yu-Ying Chen and Shuo Xiao interview their former mentor, Dr. Teresa Woodruff, at the SSR Annual Meeting. Dr. Woodruff, the recipient of the 2025 Carl G. Hartman Award, looks back on her career, sharing the personal story behind her biggest scientific milestones and her fierce dedication to advocacy. Hear her advice on taking "high risk" projects, what she learned from industry, why she loves teaching (from first grade to postdocs), and how a conversation by the beach led to the discovery of the zinc spark. This episode captures the profound impact of mentorship and the passion that drives a truly extraordinary career in reproductive science.

    33 min

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    EP 51: Egg Activation: Cell Regulatory Systems with Dr. Jim Ferrell

    In this episode of The Future Conceived, host Cam Schmidt sits down with Dr. Jim Ferrell, Professor of Chemical and Systems Biology at Stanford University. Known for his pioneering work in the logic of cell signaling, Dr. Ferrell discusses the "mechanism" of life through the lens of physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Dr. Ferrell shares his journey from a triple major at Williams College to becoming a leading voice in Systems Biology. The conversation dives deep into: Biological Circuits: How evolution uses motifs like negative feedback and relaxation oscillators to create "all-or-none" switches and rhythmic pulses in cells.The "Blender" Experiment: A fascinating look at how frog egg extracts can self-organize from "homogenized garbage" back into complex, cell-like structures.Quantitative Reasoning: Why thinking like a physicist—using ordinary differential equations and reaction-diffusion models—is essential for moving biology beyond "stamp collecting" and toward a unifying theory of how life builds and repairs itself.Whether you are a trainee or an established researcher, this episode offers a profound perspective on how the integration of physical forces and biochemical activities brings about the events of life.

    1 h 17 min
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The Future Conceived podcast is the official podcast for the Society for the Study of Reproduction. In this podcast, you'll hear about emerging scientists, new techniques, investigators from around the world, untold stories about our annual conference, and so much more! For more information about the Society for the Study of Reproduction and all things reproductive biology related please visit: https://www.ssr.org. Enjoy!

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  • Création
    SSR Podcast
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    58
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