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📢 Abstract Submission is NOW OPEN for the SSR 2026 Annual Meeting! | Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026
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SSR needs Abstract Reviewers (Regular/Emeritus Members) for the 2026 Annual Conference! Peer-review runs Feb 18–Mar 4. Sign up by Jan 15th to shape the science! https://form.jotform.com/253173153459055 #ReproSci #SSR #PeerReview #2026Conference

The Soy Exposure Study: Plant estrogens (phytoestrogens) from common sources like baby formula are impacting infant development. Dr. Williams on what she worries about most.

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Today, SSR is proud to participate in #GivingTuesday—a global day of generosity that inspires individuals to give back, spark change, and strengthen their communities and the world. Together, we can make a meaningful difference. https://ssr.org/support-ssr/donations/

Fertility Shock: Eggs should die with high calcium, but they don't! 🤯 Dr. Carmen Williams on the weird resilience of mammalian eggs & the mystery of why they oscillate at all.

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💡 Evolution Reframed: Is Mating Conflict or Cooperation?

Dr. Mariana Wolfner explains how our understanding of mating dynamics has changed, moving toward a view of cooperation between the sexes.

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📢 Abstract Submission is NOW OPEN for the SSR 2026 Annual Meeting! | Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026
🔗 Submit your abstract now: https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=HVALZSTN

The transition from a mature egg to a developing embryo is one of the most drastic flips in biology.

Dr. Mariana Wolfner describes the amazing process where a terminally differentiated cell suddenly becomes a totipotent embryo builder.

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Volunteer to present at the SSR Trainee Journal Club! The Trainee Journal Club is a virtual platform where trainees share their recently published work and the publishing process. If you're a trainee who has recently published, we’d love to hear from you. >>> https://form.jotform.com/251954572467064

We invite you to acknowledge and honor the outstanding achievements within our SSR community. The deadline to submit nominations for the SSR Major Awards and the SSR Distinguished Fellowships is this Friday, November 21st! Submit nominations here: https://ssr.org/awards/

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Happening NEXT WEEK! Don't miss this deep dive into reproductive aging. Dr. Chung shows how spatial transcriptomics maps age-related changes in ovarian tissue dynamics & cell communication. Register ASAP: https://ssr.org/events/upcoming-events/

"We scientists are paid to study. This is the greatest job ever." 🔬

Dr. Marcella Pecora Milazzotto emphasizes that true scientific success demands curiosity about everything, including physics, philosophy, and history.

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Time to renew! ⏰ Your SSR Membership for 2026 is waiting.

Keep all your essential benefits: the Biology of Reproduction journal, Annual Meeting discounts, and a global network of repro scientists.
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📢 Sponsorships are NOW OPEN for the SSR 2026 Annual Meeting! Align your brand with leading reproductive research in Indianapolis (July 19-22). Gain visibility & support foundational science.

Secure your spot today: https://ssr.org/support-ssr/sponsorship/

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Join us with the Gates Foundation for the Global Reproductive Science Research Capacity Building Webinar with Stephanie Page, MD, PhD.
Dec 9, 2025 | 9:00-11:00 am PST
Register Today!  https://ssr.org/events/upcoming-events/opening-gates-global-reproductive-science-research-capacity-building-webinar/

2025 SSR Awardee Dr. Marcella Pecora Milazzotto discusses securing funding and establishing herself in a male-dominated field, requiring resilience every single day. 

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What makes a good scientific leader? 🤔

Dr. Marcella Pecora Milazzotto says it's not self-imposition. A good leader emerges from the recognition of others, built on a foundation of empathy, integrity, and strong decision-making.

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Was becoming a reproductive biologist a choice or a calling?

The moment that defined Dr. Marcella Pecora Milazzotto's career came during her PhD while working with large animals: an unanswered question about early embryonic development.

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Dr. Zaferani critiques current sperm analysis, arguing we must track the "circling and wandering" pattern—a key biomarker—to revolutionize reproductive medicine. New physics for better fertility selection! Listen to The Future Conceived 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786803/episodes/18001895

Are biology and physics the perfect partners in science? On The Future Conceived podcast, Dr. Meisam Zaferani says "Biology brings remarkable questions to physics, and physics provides remarkable tools." Listen here 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786803/episodes/18001895

How far is the journey for sperm? Dr. Meisam Zaferani compares it to the Titanic crossing the Atlantic, but through a "mucous ocean." The physics of this migration are extreme! Listen to his insights on The Future Conceived 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786803/episodes/18001895.

📣 Nominations are NOW OPEN for 2026 SSR Board & Trainee Rep positions! Shape the future of reproductive biology. Deadline: Nov 7, 2025.

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Last Chance to Register for the SSR New Investigator Bootcamp webinar, on October 22nd to learn how to create and sustain successful collaborations. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hvpl33J0T92mWJIJ5P3fwQ
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Passion → Purpose: The Reward of Embryology🧬

If you're looking for a career that translates academic science into real-world impact, listen to Sr Embryologist Dr. Eglė Ortega!

Turn your science into impact! 👆 Listen to The Future Conceived 🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786803/episodes/17915519

Want to be an Embryologist? Plan Your Future! 📈

Senior Embryologist Dr. Eglė Ortega says your career trajectory requires planning, much like looking "three steps ahead" in chess.

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Sponsor the 2026 SSR Annual Meeting! Connect with top reproductive science experts July 19-22 in Indianapolis. Flexible packages available. Help us build the future of reproductive science at https://ssr.org/events/2026-annual-meeting/! #SSR2026 #ReproductiveScience #Sponsorship

Could "on-demand" male birth control be a reality? Dr. Melanie Balbach discusses her groundbreaking work on a temporary contraceptive that blocks sperm function. This research could be a game-changer for reproductive health.

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The Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) is now accepting applications for the SSR Major Awards and the SSR Distinguished Fellowships through Friday, November 21, 2025. For more information visit: https://ssr.org/awards/

Why aren't sperm "ready to go" 24/7? Dr. Melanie Balbach explains that it’s all about timing! A diverse population of sperm that mature at different rates ensures there's a wider window for successful fertilization. 

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