Reproductive Biology
Reproductive biology research in the department is focused on developmental processes
of the male and female reproductive systems during postnatal development and control
mechanisms in adulthood. These studies aim to understand mechanisms of infertility,
endocrine disruption by environmental contaminants, and the basic science of hypothalamic,
anterior pituitary gland, and gonadal function.
Three CDBA faculty members have research in reproductive biology:
Dr. Blake's research focuses on neuroendocrine control of female reproductive cycles,
disruptive effects of environmental pollutants on endocrine and reproductive processes,
and hypothalamic hormone and gonadal steroid control of the anterior pituitary gland
proteome.
Dr. LaVoie's research focuses on hormonal control of the transcription of genes needed
for the postovulatory increase in steroidogenesis by the ovary. Current interests are
regulation of the GATA family of transcription factors and epigenetic control of ovarian
function.
Dr. Millette's research is focused on male germ cell interactions with Sertoli cells in
the testes. In particular, his lab performs research on the formation of Sertoli cell
tight junctions and phagocytosis.
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