We are a group of scientists and clinicians dedicated to reproductive science and medicine. Welcome to the Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science (CRS).
We cannot think of a more exciting or important time to be involved in reproductive science and medicine! Reproduction matters. Just think:
The male and female reproductive systems are essential for giving rise to the next generation and for maintaining endocrine function. Reproductive hormones are essential for general health as they contribute to cognitive, cardiovascular, bone, and immune syst
06/02/2026
The first CRS Transformative Technologies Forum is this week!
Learn more about speaker, Harun Cingoz, MS. Harun is a PhD candidate in the Kim Lab. He will present on "Using AI as a personal assistant for single nuclei multiome analysis>'
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05/29/2026
The Transformative Technologies Forum is just one week away!
Learn more about Faculty Speaker Dr. Elnur Babayev's research in this short interview. Dr. Babayev will present on "The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Reproductive Medicine."
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05/27/2026
The first CRS Transformative Technologies Forum will be held next week, Friday, June 4!
Learn more about speaker, Teresa Chou, MS. Teresa is an MSTP student in the Goldstein Lab and CRS T32 trainee.
RSVP to attend this exciting new event: https://forms.gle/7paXXnT29XMycibz7
05/26/2026
CRS faculty Francesca Duncan, Doug Vaughan, Kara Goldman, and colleagues Lisa Dhar and Jennifer Kunde had the opportunity to meet Lieutenant Governor of Illinois Juliana Stratton at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine to discuss the importance of healthy aging for all and the links to our overall quality of life, well being, economy, and state!
The Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science is proud to lead the way alongside the Potocsnak Longevity Institute at Northwestern in research on the growing importance of women’s healthspan!
05/20/2026
The CRS T32 Training Program offers students advanced reproductive science coursework! Participating trainees also have the opportunity to TA a class after you complete the program. Learn more about our course offerings on our website.
https://www.crs.northwestern.edu/education/t32-training-grant/index.html
05/14/2026
We're excited for tomorrow's Career Catalyst! A great panel sharing their knowledge with our community!
Join us for our final Career Catalyst of the academic year! We have four outanding guests joining us for a panel on "Reproductive Science Careers in Startups." This event will be held on Zoom on May 15, 12:00-1:00pm.
Our speakers:
- Staša Stanković, PhD, Co-Founder/CEO, OvartiX
- Merrick Pierson Smela, PhD, CSO, Ovelle
- Joshua Johnson, PhD, CSO, LifeAhead
- Evan Sussman, MBA, CEO, Granata Bio
We're excited to learn from their expertise!
05/12/2026
CRS and the Department of Ob/Gyn are excited to host Ahmed Balboula, PhD for a special seminar. Dr. Balboula is Associate Professor in the Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri. He will present on "Cytoskeletal Teamwork: How Microtubule–Actin Crosstalk Protects Egg Quality and Prevents Aneuploidy."
This event will be May 20 from 12:00-1:00pm in Baldwin Auditorium.
05/05/2026
Join us for our final Career Catalyst of the academic year! We have four outanding guests joining us for a panel on "Reproductive Science Careers in Startups." This event will be held on Zoom on May 15, 12:00-1:00pm.
Our speakers:
- Staša Stanković, PhD, Co-Founder/CEO, OvartiX
- Merrick Pierson Smela, PhD, CSO, Ovelle
- Joshua Johnson, PhD, CSO, LifeAhead
- Evan Sussman, MBA, CEO, Granata Bio
We're excited to learn from their expertise!
05/05/2026
Dr. Leah Simon, MS-RSM alumna, was featured as an SSR Postdoc Spotlight!
🔬 SSR Postdoc Spotlight: Meet Dr. Leah Simon!
From navigating taboo topics in a conservative household to becoming a leader in reproductive science, Dr. Leah Simon has dedicated a decade to uncovering the mysteries of biology. Now a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus, Dr. Simon is pushing the boundaries of what we know about ovarian aging.
🔗 Read her full interview in the comments.