 Biology of Reproduction is the official journal of the Society for the Study of Reproduction. Stanford University Libraries' HighWire Press assists in the publication of Biology of Reproduction Online. Related links: |
Annual Meeting
The 41st Annual Meeting was held 27–30 May 2008 in Kona, Hawaii. Details are available on the Meetings page.
Meeting Coverage
The results Kevin Eggan presented at the 2008 Meeting of the SSR were covered in the 12 June issue of Nature (subscription or password required):
SSR Member Patricia Hunt's results were covered in an interview in the 19 June issue of Nature (subscription or password required):
Additional coverage of the 2008 SSR Meeting can be found in Nature journalist Brendan Maher's blog.
Members
The Society is an association of scientists and physicians interested in research in all fields of reproductive biology. Some members are engaged in basic or applied research, while others perform clinical practice. All are dedicated to advancing knowledge of reproductive processes in animals and in humans.
Members are affiliated with colleges and universities, medical and veterinary schools, medical centers, research institutes, government agencies, and industry in countries around the world.
Research Focus
Research by SSR members focuses on important problems in human and animal reproduction, including:
- Female and male infertility (e.g. pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment)
- Contraception
- Pregnancy-related disorders (e.g. pre-eclampsia, premature labor)
- Diseases of the reproductive tract (e.g. endometriosis, cancers of the ovary, uterus, prostate)
- Reproductive toxicology
- Lactation
- Animal fertility and fecundity
- Reproduction and conservation of endangered species
- Basic mechanisms controlling the function of organs involved in reproduction
- Mechanisms of cell differentiation and development
Please see our Membership page for more information.
Opportunities for giving
To promote the education and training of young researchers, SSR has established an Endowment Fund. Our goal is to raise $1 million. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation.
SSR Business Office
The Society maintains administrative offices in Madison, Wisconsin, at the following business address:
Society for the Study of Reproduction
1619 Monroe Street
Madison, WI 53711-2063
Phone: (608) 256-2777
Fax: (608) 256-4610
E-mail: ssr@ssr.org
Specific questions can be directed to the Executive Director, Judith Jansen.