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The MRC Human Reproductive Sciences Unit is the UK's leading institution undertaking research into reproductive health having integrated programmes on infertility, contraception and hormone-dependent diseases. The Director is Professor Robert Millar. The Unit is a strategic investment by the MRC in the field of reproductive health.

The MRC Human Reproductive Sciences Unit is the UK's leading institution undertaking research into reproductive health having integrated programmes on infertility, contraception and hormone-dependent diseases. The Director is Professor Robert Millar. The Unit is a strategic investment by the MRC in the field of reproductive health.
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Unit Research Debated at Royal Institution.
Research from Professor Henry Jabbour’s group featured at a recent Royal Institution debate entitled 'Science reporting – is it good for you?'... more

Edinburgh PhD Students Reveal Entrepreneurial Talent
A team of Edinburgh PhD students beat off competition from six teams from across Scotland to reach the national finals of Biotechnology YES... more

'...Professor Richard Sharpe was placed 9th in the ‘most-cited authors’ list, and was credited for his pioneering work on the effects of endocrine disruption of reproduction by chemicals in the environment...'Unit Scientists achieve High Rankings for Publications.
The success of the Unit in the field of Reproductive Biomedicine has been recognized in a recent survey published in Lab Times... more
Health Targets
Health Targets
Health Targets:
•Infertility (male and female)
•Polycystic ovary syndrome    
•Testicular dysgenesis syndrome
•Endometrial and cervical cancer
•Benign prostatic hyperplasia

•Prostate cancer
•Testicular cancer
•Ovarian cancer
•Recurrent miscarriage
•Endometriosis
Research
 
MRC Phd Studentships 2010
Image showing adult mouse testis expressing Green Fluorescent protein in a cell-specific manner. From Research Programme Androgens & Male Fertility, Dr Lee Smith The Unit conducts research in four main areas:  
 
 • Cellular Communication, Receptors and Signalling
 • Gametogenesis
 • Uterine Biology
 • Developmental Determination of Reproductive Health
Research 		 
PhD Studentships 2010 - Applications invited
Bright, highly motivated individuals with an interest in interdisciplinary research at the forefront of current technologies are invited to apply for PhD studentships which will commence in September 2010. The closing date for applications is Friday 29th January 2010... PhD Studentships 2010 details
Public Talks
 
Seminar  - 18 Jan. 2010
'Unbalanced hormones: causes and consequences of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome' Wednesday 17th February 2010 at 5.30pm
Public Talks for Everyone. Let’s Talk About… Hormones and Disease – The Sequel
Next: 'Unbalanced hormones:  causes and consequences of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome' Wednesday 17th February 2010 at 5.30pm
Dr Colin Duncan [www] & Prof. Alan McNeilly [www]
Let's Talk About... Hormones & Disease - The Sequel
 
'Peritoneal repair and adhesion formation - a pain in the gut? Presented by: Dr Sarah Herrick From: School of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, University of Manchester Host: Professor Hilary Critchley Date: Monday 8 February 2010 Start: 12:30 In The Wellcome Auditorium, The Queen’s Medical Research Institute, 47 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh Seminars
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