Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science
@nu-crs.bsky.social
crs.northwestern.edu
The Center for Reproductive Science is an interdisciplinary collaboration of medical and science scholars at the forefront of reproductive research, medicine and technology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
The Center for Reproductive Science is an interdisciplinary collaboration of medical and science scholars at the forefront of reproductive research, medicine and technology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
CRS programming is off to a great start for 2026!
Dr. Andrew Kelleher (Assistant Professor, University of Missouri) presented the 2026 CRS New Year's Lecture.
Dr. Güneş Taylor (Chancellor’s Fellow, University of Edinburgh) visited CRS for a special seminar.
Dr. Andrew Kelleher (Assistant Professor, University of Missouri) presented the 2026 CRS New Year's Lecture.
Dr. Güneş Taylor (Chancellor’s Fellow, University of Edinburgh) visited CRS for a special seminar.
January 27, 2026 at 10:36 PM
CRS programming is off to a great start for 2026!
Dr. Andrew Kelleher (Assistant Professor, University of Missouri) presented the 2026 CRS New Year's Lecture.
Dr. Güneş Taylor (Chancellor’s Fellow, University of Edinburgh) visited CRS for a special seminar.
Dr. Andrew Kelleher (Assistant Professor, University of Missouri) presented the 2026 CRS New Year's Lecture.
Dr. Güneş Taylor (Chancellor’s Fellow, University of Edinburgh) visited CRS for a special seminar.
MS-RSM students become part of the Center for Reproductive Science community! This partnership gives MS-RSM students many opportunities to network, discuss their research, and build an impressive presentation and publication portfolio!
Learn more about the CRS: www.crs.northwestern.edu
Learn more about the CRS: www.crs.northwestern.edu
January 26, 2026 at 3:27 PM
MS-RSM students become part of the Center for Reproductive Science community! This partnership gives MS-RSM students many opportunities to network, discuss their research, and build an impressive presentation and publication portfolio!
Learn more about the CRS: www.crs.northwestern.edu
Learn more about the CRS: www.crs.northwestern.edu
In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Northwestern University is ranked No. #7 in National Universities! Situated within The Graduate School and Feinberg School of Medicine, the MS-RSM program is the premier master’s degree in reproductive science!
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
January 20, 2026 at 1:48 PM
In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Northwestern University is ranked No. #7 in National Universities! Situated within The Graduate School and Feinberg School of Medicine, the MS-RSM program is the premier master’s degree in reproductive science!
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
CRS Co-Director Dr. Francesca Duncan, and CRS faculty members Dr. Kara Goldman and Dr. Monica Laronda were featured in this New York Times article! Check it out!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/h...
It’s Time to Give the Ovary Some More Respect
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:24 PM
CRS Co-Director Dr. Francesca Duncan, and CRS faculty members Dr. Kara Goldman and Dr. Monica Laronda were featured in this New York Times article! Check it out!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/h...
The MS-RSM program provides students with rigorous coursework and laboratory training. Coming Winter 2027 we have a NEW course offering: REPR_SCI 450: Reproductive Aging Impacts on Fertility and Overall Health
Learn more about our curriculum: www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
Learn more about our curriculum: www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
January 12, 2026 at 3:38 PM
The MS-RSM program provides students with rigorous coursework and laboratory training. Coming Winter 2027 we have a NEW course offering: REPR_SCI 450: Reproductive Aging Impacts on Fertility and Overall Health
Learn more about our curriculum: www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
Learn more about our curriculum: www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
New year, new you! Mark your calendar for one of four upcoming virtual info sessions to learn more about the MS-RSM program! This program offers two distinct tracks so you can achieve your career goals. Register today!
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January 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
New year, new you! Mark your calendar for one of four upcoming virtual info sessions to learn more about the MS-RSM program! This program offers two distinct tracks so you can achieve your career goals. Register today!
northwesterncrs.wufoo.com/forms/q70esn...
northwesterncrs.wufoo.com/forms/q70esn...
The MS-RSM program provides students with advanced curriculum, taught by renowned faculty, all embedded within the community of the Center for Reproductive Science. Learn more about what this program can offer you today!
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
December 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The MS-RSM program provides students with advanced curriculum, taught by renowned faculty, all embedded within the community of the Center for Reproductive Science. Learn more about what this program can offer you today!
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
Alumni of the program have gone onto an impressive list of diverse careers! Our advanced curriculum and hands-on laboratory learning prepares students for many different careers in reproductive science. Apply now and see where our program can take you!
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
December 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Alumni of the program have gone onto an impressive list of diverse careers! Our advanced curriculum and hands-on laboratory learning prepares students for many different careers in reproductive science. Apply now and see where our program can take you!
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
Scenes from the 2025 Upper Midwest Summit for Reproductive Science! A great two days of science, community, and discussion!
Head to our Facebook page to see more photos.
All photos by Emily Taylor Hayes
Head to our Facebook page to see more photos.
All photos by Emily Taylor Hayes
December 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Scenes from the 2025 Upper Midwest Summit for Reproductive Science! A great two days of science, community, and discussion!
Head to our Facebook page to see more photos.
All photos by Emily Taylor Hayes
Head to our Facebook page to see more photos.
All photos by Emily Taylor Hayes
CRS was thrilled to have Dr. Yousin Suh deliver this year's Neena B. Schwartz Memorial Lecture on November 21. Dr. Suh presented a fascinating talk on “Mechanisms of Ovarian Aging: A Target for Geroprotection in Women.”
December 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
CRS was thrilled to have Dr. Yousin Suh deliver this year's Neena B. Schwartz Memorial Lecture on November 21. Dr. Suh presented a fascinating talk on “Mechanisms of Ovarian Aging: A Target for Geroprotection in Women.”
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Dr. Duncan was interviewed for this article on fertility in the New York Times! Check it out!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/w...
Does the ‘Fertility Cliff’ Really Hit at 35?
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December 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Dr. Duncan was interviewed for this article on fertility in the New York Times! Check it out!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/w...
Missed our first info session? No sweat! The next virtual info session will be held on Friday, December 5 at 3pm CST. Register today and learn more about what MS-RSM can offer you to advance your career as a reproductive scientist!
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December 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Missed our first info session? No sweat! The next virtual info session will be held on Friday, December 5 at 3pm CST. Register today and learn more about what MS-RSM can offer you to advance your career as a reproductive scientist!
northwesterncrs.wufoo.com/forms/q70esn...
northwesterncrs.wufoo.com/forms/q70esn...
With intentionally small class sizes, students benefit from personalized teaching and close faculty engagement in both the classroom and laboratory. Submit your application today to join this one-of-a-kind program!
Learn more: www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
Learn more: www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
November 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
With intentionally small class sizes, students benefit from personalized teaching and close faculty engagement in both the classroom and laboratory. Submit your application today to join this one-of-a-kind program!
Learn more: www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
Learn more: www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
See what our students have to say about our program. With a balance of scientific rigor, professional development, and personal growth, the MS-RSM program creates well-rounded students ready for an abundance of careers in reproductive science.
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
November 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
See what our students have to say about our program. With a balance of scientific rigor, professional development, and personal growth, the MS-RSM program creates well-rounded students ready for an abundance of careers in reproductive science.
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ms-rsm...
CRS is excited to welcome Dr. Yousin Suh to present the 2025 Neena B. Schwartz Memorial Lecture!
Dr. Suh will present on “Mechanisms of Ovarian Aging:
A Target for Geroprotection in Women”
RSVP to attend in-person or virtually: forms.gle/m8WN3kAMMAwB...
Dr. Suh will present on “Mechanisms of Ovarian Aging:
A Target for Geroprotection in Women”
RSVP to attend in-person or virtually: forms.gle/m8WN3kAMMAwB...
November 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
CRS is excited to welcome Dr. Yousin Suh to present the 2025 Neena B. Schwartz Memorial Lecture!
Dr. Suh will present on “Mechanisms of Ovarian Aging:
A Target for Geroprotection in Women”
RSVP to attend in-person or virtually: forms.gle/m8WN3kAMMAwB...
Dr. Suh will present on “Mechanisms of Ovarian Aging:
A Target for Geroprotection in Women”
RSVP to attend in-person or virtually: forms.gle/m8WN3kAMMAwB...
Curious about the MS-RSM program? Sign up for one of our virtual information sessions to learn more and connect with program leadership and current students. The first one is THIS Friday, November 14!
Register here: northwesterncrs.wufoo.com/forms/q70esn...
Register here: northwesterncrs.wufoo.com/forms/q70esn...
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Curious about the MS-RSM program? Sign up for one of our virtual information sessions to learn more and connect with program leadership and current students. The first one is THIS Friday, November 14!
Register here: northwesterncrs.wufoo.com/forms/q70esn...
Register here: northwesterncrs.wufoo.com/forms/q70esn...
Take a tour of our CRS community by watching our NEW promotional video! Featuring trainees and faculty, this video showcases the many opportunities offered within CRS, an interdisciplinary collaboration of medical and science scholars.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwux...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwux...
Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science
YouTube video by NU CRS
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November 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Take a tour of our CRS community by watching our NEW promotional video! Featuring trainees and faculty, this video showcases the many opportunities offered within CRS, an interdisciplinary collaboration of medical and science scholars.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwux...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwux...
Explore our MS-RSM program by watching our NEW promotional video featuring program alumni and faculty.
MS-RSM is the premier Master’s program for human reproductive health with a recently launched dual degree option in Medical Humanities and Bioethics.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rwu...
MS-RSM is the premier Master’s program for human reproductive health with a recently launched dual degree option in Medical Humanities and Bioethics.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rwu...
Northwestern Master of Science in Reproductive Science and Medicine
YouTube video by NU CRS
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November 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Explore our MS-RSM program by watching our NEW promotional video featuring program alumni and faculty.
MS-RSM is the premier Master’s program for human reproductive health with a recently launched dual degree option in Medical Humanities and Bioethics.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rwu...
MS-RSM is the premier Master’s program for human reproductive health with a recently launched dual degree option in Medical Humanities and Bioethics.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rwu...
Reproductive health is essential for overall health, and CRS is excited about all the progress being made in aging and longevity through the Potocsnak Longevity Institute and Human Longevity Lab. Learn more in Time with Dr. Doug Vaughan - Director of the PLI and HLL!
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time.com/7320497/long...
Want to Live Longer? First Find Out How Old You Really Are
Longevity researcher Dr. Douglas Vaughan on measuring biological age and living to 150.
time.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Reproductive health is essential for overall health, and CRS is excited about all the progress being made in aging and longevity through the Potocsnak Longevity Institute and Human Longevity Lab. Learn more in Time with Dr. Doug Vaughan - Director of the PLI and HLL!
time.com/7320497/long...
time.com/7320497/long...
We're excited to announce the awardees of the CRS T32 Training Grant: Teresa Chou, Aryana Famili-Youth, Ilka Lorenzo, Margaret Stapleton, and Brianna Thompson!
Congratulations and we look forward to supporting your career development!
Congratulations and we look forward to supporting your career development!
October 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
We're excited to announce the awardees of the CRS T32 Training Grant: Teresa Chou, Aryana Famili-Youth, Ilka Lorenzo, Margaret Stapleton, and Brianna Thompson!
Congratulations and we look forward to supporting your career development!
Congratulations and we look forward to supporting your career development!
CRS is excited to have Dr. Elena Ruggeri, Researcher in Reproductive Sciences at the San Diego Wildlife Alliance join us for our next Career Catalyst. Dr. Ruggeri will present on her career path and advancing wildlife reproduction.
October 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
CRS is excited to have Dr. Elena Ruggeri, Researcher in Reproductive Sciences at the San Diego Wildlife Alliance join us for our next Career Catalyst. Dr. Ruggeri will present on her career path and advancing wildlife reproduction.
Our students love living and learning in Chicago, recently ranked the best big city in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler! Learn more about this world-class city in the link below!
www.northwestern.edu/campus-exper...
www.northwestern.edu/campus-exper...
October 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Our students love living and learning in Chicago, recently ranked the best big city in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler! Learn more about this world-class city in the link below!
www.northwestern.edu/campus-exper...
www.northwestern.edu/campus-exper...
Congratulations to Dr. Yogesh Goyal on his appointment as a Mallinckrodt Foundation Grant Fellow!
Dr. Goyal is an active member of our CRS community, including serving as MS-RSM mentor and T32 faculty member.
news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/10/13/g...
Dr. Goyal is an active member of our CRS community, including serving as MS-RSM mentor and T32 faculty member.
news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/10/13/g...
Goyal Named Mallinckrodt Foundation Grant Fellow - News Center
Yogesh Goyal, PhD, assistant professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, has been named a 2025-2028 Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Grant Fellow, which recognizes early-stage biomedical investiga...
news.feinberg.northwestern.edu
October 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Yogesh Goyal on his appointment as a Mallinckrodt Foundation Grant Fellow!
Dr. Goyal is an active member of our CRS community, including serving as MS-RSM mentor and T32 faculty member.
news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/10/13/g...
Dr. Goyal is an active member of our CRS community, including serving as MS-RSM mentor and T32 faculty member.
news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/10/13/g...
A great feature on reproductive sciences research at @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social featuring our CRS Co-Directors Dr. Francesca Duncan and Dr. Julie Kim, and CRS faculty member Dr. Mazhar Adli!
news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/10/20/s...
news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/10/20/s...
Spearheading Reproductive Science Research - News Center
In 1974, Neena Schwartz, PhD, the William Deering Professor of Endocrinology, launched Northwestern's Program for Reproductive Research to catalyze reproductive biology research and collaboration acro...
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October 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A great feature on reproductive sciences research at @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social featuring our CRS Co-Directors Dr. Francesca Duncan and Dr. Julie Kim, and CRS faculty member Dr. Mazhar Adli!
news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/10/20/s...
news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/10/20/s...
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Dr. Francesca Duncan and Dr. Hannes Campo received a 2025 Human Advanced In Vitro Model Initiative (HUMAIN) Award! 🎉
Their project aims to create the first human-based ovary–liver co-culture model to study and reverse age-related ovarian fibrosis.
www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...
Their project aims to create the first human-based ovary–liver co-culture model to study and reverse age-related ovarian fibrosis.
www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...
Physicians Committee and InSphero Announce Winners of HUMAIN Award
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a nonprofit that advances human-based science, and InSphero, a global leader in 3D in vitro technology for drug safety and efficacy ...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Dr. Francesca Duncan and Dr. Hannes Campo received a 2025 Human Advanced In Vitro Model Initiative (HUMAIN) Award! 🎉
Their project aims to create the first human-based ovary–liver co-culture model to study and reverse age-related ovarian fibrosis.
www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...
Their project aims to create the first human-based ovary–liver co-culture model to study and reverse age-related ovarian fibrosis.
www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...