Reproductive health impacts the wellbeing of women and men throughout their lifespans. The Centre therefore aims to optimise lifelong health through interventions from pregnancy to death. Reproduction is a fundamental feature of all life, essential for the continuation of our species. Reproductive success – the birth of a baby that will enjoy a long, healthy life – is a complex multistep process requiring production of sufficient numbers of viable gametes, fertilisation, implantation in a ‘receptive’ uterus, formation of a placenta that can sustain and nurture the baby, and delivery at full term. Pregnancy complications can have profound life-long impacts on individuals. Furthermore, tissues within the reproductive systems of both men and women are prone to development of disorders that have a huge impact on individuals and their families, and impose large costs on health care systems. Reproductive health impacts the wellbeing of women and men throughout their lifespans. The Centre therefore aims to optimise lifelong health through interventions from pregnancy to death. Our themes are broadly captured under the following: Gonads, Germ Cells, Fertility and its Preservation Translational gynaecology research to enhance women’s lifelong health Reproductive Cancers Pregnancy and birth: foundations of lifelong health Global Sexual and Reproductive Health: accelerating progress towards sexual reproductive health for all Core to the philosophy of the Centre is a strong integration between basic and clinical studies underpinned by joint grants and co-supervision of trainees. This ensures we maintain a robust research framework within which mechanistic insights into normal and abnormal tissue function can be translated for patient benefit. The close collaboration between researchers and clinicians supports the development of new treatments and the Centre leads many clinical trials to achieve these aims. The proximity of our laboratories to the Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health is pivotal to our research agenda and we are constantly using our positioning, outstanding scientific expertise, and state-of-the-art technology to increase our knowledge and understanding of human reproductive health. Find out more about CRH research This article was published on 2024-07-08
