3. 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

2. 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

⏰ 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 December

Mercy Perinatal Mid Career Medal Winner Lindsay Wu is explaining ovarian metabolism and how it changes with age Congratulations Lindsay 👏🏻

Kelly Walton is the 2025 Robinson Research Institute awardee 👏🏻 A lovely talk about endocrine links between reproduction and metabolism in females

Congratulations to the 2025 MCI award winner Tao Tang 👏🏻

We thank MCI for their support of our conference and this session. Male Contraceptive Initiative is an excellent non profit supporting excellent research

It's time for the President's Lecture: Metabolism and Reproduction - Beyond ATP, delivered by Prof. David Gardner

Observations 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

Insights 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 fertility

To those joining us at @reproductionsrb.bsky.social, be sure to come to our two ANZPRA-sponsored sessions today! 1:30-3pm SRB-ANZPRA New Investigator Award, River View Room 5 3:30-5:30pm SRB/ANZPRA Joint Symposium, Meeting Room 8

@reproductionsrb.bsky.social @anzpra1.bsky.social A beautiful talk this morning from @kirsty-pringle.bsky.social on the importance of consumers in research - not just involving them but having them lead the research direction 🤰

Embracing neurodiversity in research and teaching Diana Tan from Macquarie University explores neurodiversity barriers in research degree pathways

4 - 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 biology

3 - 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 receptors

2 - 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 production

SRB 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 Otago

Congratulations 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.

Congratulations 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+

Congratulations 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 👏👩‍🔬

The 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

The 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.

A 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.social

'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

We have a winner for our inaugural T-shirt competition, through which we aim to raise $$ for our early career researcher initiatives Congratulations Iman Akbarzadeh (UTS). Thanks for your lovely design Head to srb.org.au/merchandise to buy Pickup only at the SRB conference in Perth (October 2025)

TODAY is the deadline for abstract submissions and earlybird registration for ESA–SRB–ANZOS 2025 esa-srb-anzos.org.au/register The conference program is now live and it's going to be Perth-fect. esa-srb-anzos.org.au/program-over... Don't miss out!

📢 Going to #SRB2025? Be sure to stick around for the ANZPRA Satellite in Fremantle! Abstracts due in 2 WEEKS on 18th July 🔗 anzpra.org/anzpra-satel... #teamplacenta #placenta #reprosky #ANZPRA #ANZPRA2025 @reproductionsrb.bsky.social

It’s the FINAL WEEK to submit your abstract for ESA–SRB–ANZOS 2025. We’re excited to share the conference program www.esa-srb-anzos.org.au/program-over... Abstract submissions and earlybird registration close FRIDAY 11 JULY 2025. www.esa-srb-anzos.org.au/register See you in Perth!

Reminder: Closing date of Friday 11 July 2025 for Earlybird Registrations and Abstract Submissions for the SRB Annual Conference in Perth in October - don't miss out!! @reproductionsrb.bsky.social

Reminder to SRB students and ECRs that the SRB T-shirt design competition closes on Friday 4 July! #winbraggingrights @reproductionsrb.bsky.social

Just 2 weeks until abstract submission and early bird registrations close for our yearly conference We are excited for the upcoming joint ESA-SRB-ANZOS meeting, with impressive speakers like A/Prof. Melanie Cree from University of Colorado esa-srb-anzos.org.au

Nature paper reports growing hearts containing human cells in pig embryos for the first time. @reproductionsrb.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Come and see some amazing speakers at the combined ESA, SRB and ANZOS conference in Perth. Abstract submission and earlybird registration deadlines are July 11

🏆 Robinson Research Institute award: To recognise an excellent contributor working in the field of Reproductive Biology, less than 15 years post-receipt of their doctorate

🎖️ Newcastle Reproduction Emerging Leader award: To recognise an emerging and excellent contributor working in the field of reproductive biology, at 2-8 years post-receipt of their doctorate

🥇 Mercy Perinatal Mid-Career Women’s Health Medal: To recognise an individual with an impressive body of work in the field of women’s health, less than 15 years post-receipt of their doctorate

⌛️ The deadline to apply for our career awards has been extended to July 11 ⌛️ 🏅Robinson Research Institute award 🏆Newcastle Reproduction Emerging Leader award 🥇Mercy Perinatal Mid-Career Women’s Health Medal

An interesting study on the loss of Y chromosomes in tumour cells that make cancer more deadly — and the loss could be contagious! @ReproductionSRB www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Here are our outstanding past winners of The Robinson Research Institute Award for Excellence in Reproductive Biology Research Each of these awardees has demonstrated a substantial and sustained contribution to research in reproductive biology Apply by July 1 to be considered for this year's award

🚨SRB members: please apply for the following CV-based awards by July 1 🚨 🏅Robinson Research Institute award 🏆Newcastle Reproduction Emerging Leader award 🥇Mercy Perinatal Mid-Career Women’s Health Medal see our website for instructions on how to apply www.srb.org.au/travel-grants-and-awards

Our affiliate journal @repfertdev.bsky.social have published another article in the Rising Stars series celebrating our early- and mid-career researchers. Check out the advances in stallion sperm isolation by Ashlee Medica and team at University of Newcastle 🐎🐎🐎. www.publish.csiro.au/RD/RD25045

🚨Abstract submission and registration is open for our yearly conference, in conjunction with Endocrine Society of Austalia and Australian New Zealand Obesity Society and Endocrine Nurses Society of Australasia 🚨 Students/ECRs/MCRs: don't forget to nominate for relevant awards

Check out one of our highly-read articles, Seminal fluid effects on uterine receptivity to embryo implantation: transcriptomic strategies to define molecular mechanisms www.publish.csiro.au/RD/RD24162 @reproductionsrb.bsky.social

A shout out to Healthy Male Australia @healthymale.bsky.social, who have been posting some excellent videos on men's reproductive health lately on their instagram page. www.instagram.com/healthymale_... To learn more, visit healthymale.org.au

Nominations for the ICAR Simmet Prize for Assisted Reproduction are open until 1 Sept 2025. This award recognises active scientists for outstanding contributions in both basic and applied research and has a prize of €50,000! animalreproduction.org/simmetprize/

Interested in attending our annual meeting, held in conjuction with the 🥼Endocrine Society of Australia🥼 and the 👩‍🔬Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society👨‍🔬? We will be heading to Perth: 19th to 22nd of October. Register here www.esa-srb-anzos.org.au

Follow the links for some emerging research from our early career academic ⭐ Rising Stars ⭐ www.publish.csiro.au/rd/Collectio... Articles will be available via the official journal of our society @repfertdev.bsky.social for free for one month

Hello, Bluesky 👋 This is the official account for the Society for Reproductive Biology (Australia and New Zealand). We aim to keep you up to date with our SRB and affiliated events, disseminate key reproductive biology research and connect with a broad audience 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬🔬🌏