Society for Reproductive Biology - The leading Australian Society for Reproductive Research. Sperm & eggs, through to pregnancy, everything in between and beyond. https://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3msf2dzmyhs2mEarly Bird Rates closing 21st August. Don't miss out on the early bird savings. With over $100 to be saved, register before 21 August and spend less to experience more in Sydney.06 Aug 2026 02:59 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3msf2dzmyhs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3mgog6b7pr22yPlease take a moment to check out our presentation and CV-based awards. We encourage our members to apply See more on our website https://www.srb.org.au/travel-grants-and-awards10 Mar 2026 03:22 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgog6b7pr22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3mf45ri2o7k2rRegistration is officially open for our yearly meeting with long-term conference partners Endocrine Society of Australia and with New Zealand Society of Endocrinology. This year we will be in Sydney, November 1-4. www.esa-srb-nzse.org Abstracts close 17th July Early bird reg. finishes 21st August https://lnkd.in/girbdekB18 Feb 2026 03:39 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf45ri2o7k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m5zlwykxdc2a3. 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 [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Nov 2025 01:18 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5zlwykxdc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m5zlw5znls2a2. 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 [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Nov 2025 01:18 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5zlw5znls2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m5zlvowve22a⏰ 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 December20 Nov 2025 01:17 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5zlvowve22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m3o64boldk2qMercy Perinatal Mid Career Medal Winner Lindsay Wu is explaining ovarian metabolism and how it changes with age Congratulations Lindsay 👏🏻21 Oct 2025 01:21 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3o64boldk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m3o46fhq3c2qKelly Walton is the 2025 Robinson Research Institute awardee 👏🏻 A lovely talk about endocrine links between reproduction and metabolism in females21 Oct 2025 00:46 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3o46fhq3c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m3o3oblldk2qCongratulations to the 2025 MCI award winner Tao Tang 👏🏻 [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Oct 2025 00:37 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3o3oblldk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m3o3ievgn22qWe thank MCI for their support of our conference and this session. Male Contraceptive Initiative is an excellent non profit supporting excellent research21 Oct 2025 00:34 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3o3ievgn22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m3lrwkbnck2qIt's time for the President's Lecture: Metabolism and Reproduction - Beyond ATP, delivered by Prof. David Gardner20 Oct 2025 02:38 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3lrwkbnck2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m3lpnt6yos2qObservations 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 [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Oct 2025 01:57 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3lpnt6yos2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m3lphthets2qInsights 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 fertility20 Oct 2025 01:54 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3lphthets2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m3jlfirjc22mEmbracing neurodiversity in research and teaching Diana Tan from Macquarie University explores neurodiversity barriers in research degree pathways19 Oct 2025 05:35 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3jlfirjc22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m3jggcxxic2m4 - 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 biology19 Oct 2025 04:06 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3jggcxxic2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m3jetdmmnk2m3 - 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 receptors19 Oct 2025 03:38 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3jetdmmnk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m3jejfr7cc2m2 - 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 production19 Oct 2025 03:32 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3jejfr7cc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m3jcj7a7hc2mSRB 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 Otago19 Oct 2025 02:56 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3jcj7a7hc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3m2ibjjqsvs2jCongratulations 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.05 Oct 2025 23:41 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2ibjjqsvs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3lyyrqljmqc2oCongratulations 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+17 Sep 2025 02:23 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyyrqljmqc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3lywlslg76k2rCongratulations 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 👏👩‍🔬16 Sep 2025 05:32 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3lywlslg76k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3ly267whg522hThe 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 [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Sep 2025 22:14 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3ly267whg522hhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3ly262pcoxc2hThe 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.04 Sep 2025 22:11 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3ly262pcoxc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3lxzxnmynf22wA 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.social04 Sep 2025 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxzxnmynf22whttps://bsky.app/profile/reproductionsrb.bsky.social/post/3lws7e2owac2k'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 [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Aug 2025 00:48 +0000at://did:plc:uhduoo7ngjs6gl63aeyt77ls/app.bsky.feed.post/3lws7e2owac2k