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E59: Janice Bahr Junior Scientist Travel Award with Dr. Camilla Hughes
May 15, 2026
24m 55s
EP 58: Early Embryo Development: The Material Physics of Cell Division with Dr. Colm Kelleher
Apr 28, 2026
1h 33m 44s
EP 57: Interview with RV Short Medal Recipient Dr. David Pepin
Apr 19, 2026
38m 48s
EP 56: Embryo Development: Metabolism and the Uterine Microenvironment with Dr. Kosta Simintiras
Mar 28, 2026
58m 19s
EP 55: Alternative Careers in Reproductive Biology: Dr. Jane Fenelon, Marsupial Assisted Reproduction Lead at Colossal Biosciences
Mar 15, 2026
24m 08s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/15/26 | E59: Janice Bahr Junior Scientist Travel Award with Dr. Camilla Hughes | What does it take to transition from a curious undergraduate to an award-winning Assistant Professor? In this episode, host Dr. Pam Monahan (Northwestern University) sits down with Dr. Camilla Hughes, Assistant Professor of Reproductive Biology at Penn State and the 2025 recipient of the Janice Bahr Junior Scientist Travel Award. Dr. Hughes dives into the "through-line" of her research: the fascinating and often under-explored relationship between immune cells and the ovary. From the prenata... | 24m 55s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | EP 58: Early Embryo Development: The Material Physics of Cell Division with Dr. Colm Kelleher | In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Colm Kelleher, a physicist in the Bioinspired Institute at Syracuse University. During cell division, the chromosomes that contain the genetic material must be copied and segregated. Failure to segregate correctly has dire consequences for cell viability and is a common problem during IVF and pre-implantation embryo culture. The spindle apparatus that segregates the chromosomes is comprised of ~1000 distinct types of pr... | 1h 33m 44s | ||||||
| 4/19/26 | EP 57: Interview with RV Short Medal Recipient Dr. David Pepin | In this episode of the Future Conceived podcast, Dr. David Pepin, recipient of the Roger V. Short Medal, shares a candid and inspiring look at his non-linear path from a "failed" postdoc to a leader in reproductive biology. He details how a accidental discovery—finding that anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) could "pause" ovarian activity—transformed into a decade-long mission to revolutionize contraception and oncofertility. To learn more about Dr. Pepin's lab site, visit https://www.pepinlab.com/... | 38m 48s | ||||||
| 3/28/26 | EP 56: Embryo Development: Metabolism and the Uterine Microenvironment with Dr. Kosta Simintiras | In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Kosta Simintiras, Assistant Professor of Reproductive and Developmental Biology at Lousiana State University. Dr. Simintiras studies mechanisms of communication between maternal and embryonic tissues that are essential for establishing early pregnancy in mammals. His lab uses a combination of model systems including cattle, transgenic rodents, and organoids grown from human cells, with the ultimate goal of understanding of how preg... | 58m 19s | ||||||
| 3/15/26 | EP 55: Alternative Careers in Reproductive Biology: Dr. Jane Fenelon, Marsupial Assisted Reproduction Lead at Colossal Biosciences | In this episode of The Future Conceived we explore more Alternative Careers in Reproductive Biology, through interviews with reproductive biologists who have jobs outside of academia. Dr. Victor Ruthig from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus interviews Dr. Jane Fenelon about Dr. Fenelon’s non-academic career as the Marsupial Assisted Reproduction Lead at Colossal Biosciences. | 24m 08s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | EP 54: Embryo Development: Genetic Programs with Dr. Ramiro Alberio | Today is the first episode in a three-part miniseries focused on mechanisms of embryonic development. Our host, Cam Schmidt, of East Carolina University has the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Ramiro Alberio, Professor of Developmental Biology at The University of Nottingham in the UK. Dr. Alberio is working to understand the control of cell fate decisions that guide mammalian embryonic development. His approach integrates single cell transcriptomics and gene editing techniques in economically ... | 1h 21m 57s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | EP 53: 2024 Repro BioArt Awards with Ingrid Carvacho, and Martin Estermann | What happens when you look at a scientific failure from a different angle? In this episode, we celebrate the intersection of aesthetic beauty and rigorous research as we sit down with the inaugural winners of the SSR ReproBioArt Contest. Join us as Dr. Ingrid Carvacho (Universidad Católica del Maule, Chile) and Dr. Martin Estermann (NIH) reveal the stories behind their award-winning images. From a "rejected" chicken embryo that transformed into a vibrant butterfly to a two-cell embryo that l... | 27m 59s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | EP 52: Carl G. Hartman Award with Dr. Teresa K. Woodruff | It's a mini lab reunion! Yu-Ying Chen and Shuo Xiao interview their former mentor, Dr. Teresa Woodruff, at the SSR Annual Meeting. Dr. Woodruff, the recipient of the 2025 Carl G. Hartman Award, looks back on her career, sharing the personal story behind her biggest scientific milestones and her fierce dedication to advocacy. Hear her advice on taking "high risk" projects, what she learned from industry, why she loves teaching (from first grade to postdocs), and how a conversation by the beach... | 33m 14s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | EP 51: Egg Activation: Cell Regulatory Systems with Dr. Jim Ferrell | In this episode of The Future Conceived, host Cam Schmidt sits down with Dr. Jim Ferrell, Professor of Chemical and Systems Biology at Stanford University. Known for his pioneering work in the logic of cell signaling, Dr. Ferrell discusses the "mechanism" of life through the lens of physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Dr. Ferrell shares his journey from a triple major at Williams College to becoming a leading voice in Systems Biology. The conversation dives deep into: Biological Circuits: H... | 1h 17m 07s | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | EP 50: Virendra B. Mahesh New Investigator Award with Dr. Diana Monsivais | In this episode of the Future Conceived podcast, we celebrate the remarkable achievement of Dr. Diana Monsivais, this year's recipient of the prestigious SSR Virendra B. Mahesh New Investigator Award. This award recognizes outstanding research completed and published within the twelve years (or within the years) after earning a doctoral degree, signifying scientific excellence and dedication to advancing reproductive health. Dr. Monsivais is known for her innovative work that deepens o... | 21m 14s | ||||||
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| 12/14/25 | EP 49: Egg Activation: Calcium Dynamics with Dr. Karl Swann | In this episode of The Future Conceived, we delve into the extraordinary moment life begins: egg activation, the precise signal that jolts the egg out of its arrested state and launches embryonic development. We are joined by Professor Karl Swann (Cardiff University), a world-leading expert who has spent four decades decoding the chemical interactions between sperm and egg. Dr. Swann explains why the entire process depends on a series of small, rapid bursts of calcium . These repeated calci... | 1h 10m 56s | ||||||
| 11/29/25 | EP 48: The Calcium Code—SSR Research Award Interview with Dr. Carmen Williams | In this highly insightful episode of The Future Conceived, host Cam Schmidt talks with Dr. Carmen Williams, Senior Investigator at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the 2025 winner of the SSR Research Award. Dr. Williams, whose lab investigates the critical events of fertilization, shares groundbreaking findings on calcium signaling during egg activation. You will learn: Why the simple components of in vitro culture media, specifically calcium and magnesium ratios, d... | 50m 33s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | EP 47: Egg Activation: Molecular Mechanisms with Dr. Mariana Wolfner | Join host Cameron A. Schmidt, PhD, as he kicks off a new series celebrating the vital role of the egg in sexual reproduction. This episode features a conversation with pioneering developmental biologist Dr. Mariana Wolfner of Cornell University. Dr. Wolfner has spent nearly fifty years utilizing the powerful genetics of the vinegar fly, Drosophila melanogaster, to dissect the fundamental mechanisms guiding sex determination and development, spanning from genetics and molecular biology to evol... | 1h 09m 14s | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | EP 46: Fuller W. Bazer Award with Marcella Pecora Milazzotto | In this episode of The Future Conceived, Dr. Fei Zhao, University of Wisconsin-Madison, sits down with Dr. Marcella Pecora Milazzotto, Federal University of ABC. Dr. Pecora Milazzotto is the 2025 Fuller W. Bazer SSR International Scientist Award. Listen in as Dr. Pecora Milazzotto discusses her relationship with SSR, her research and career development stories, and her advice to trainees. | 18m 23s | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | EP 45: Sperm Capacitation: Intelligent Motion with Dr. Meisam Zaferani | This episode, the conclusion of our mini-series on sperm capacitation, features physicist Dr. Meisam Zaferani discussing sperm motility through the lens of search theory and active matter physics. Dr. Zaferani explains how the sperm, which he calls an "autonomous natural robot," overcomes the massive challenges of movement at the microscopic scale, where movement is dominated by fluid viscosity rather than inertia. To maximize their chance of reaching the egg, sperm constantly adapt their swi... | 57m 18s | ||||||
| 9/28/25 | EP 44: Alternative Careers in Reproductive Biology: Dr. Eglė Ortega, Senior Embryologist at Fertility Institute of Hawaii | In this episode of The Future Conceived we begin a new series, Alternative Careers in Reproductive Biology, which explores jobs for reproductive biologist outside of academia. Dr. Victor Ruthig from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus interviews Dr. Eglė Ortega about Dr. Ortega’s non-academic career as a reproductive biologist. Dr. Ortega is a Senior Embryologist on the In Vitro Fertilization team in Advanced Reproductive Medicine & Gynecology at the Fertility Institute of ... | 21m 18s | ||||||
| 9/15/25 | EP 43: Sperm Capacitation: Energy Metabolism with Dr. Melanie Balbach | In this episode of The Future Conceived, host Cam Schmidt talks with Dr. Melanie Balbach, an assistant professor at Michigan State University, about the fascinating world of sperm metabolism. Dr. Balbach, an expert in biochemistry and molecular biology, sheds light on the process of sperm capacitation, the essential maturation step that gives sperm the power to fertilize an egg. From the moment of ejaculation, sperm undergo a dynamic transformation, shifting from a state of metabolic dormancy... | 1h 18m 28s | ||||||
| 8/14/25 | EP 42: Sperm Capacitation: Molecular Mechanisms with Dr. Pablo Visconti | Welcome to Future Conceived, the official podcast of the Society for the Study of Reproduction. In this episode, host Cam Schmidt chats with Dr. Pablo Visconti, Professor of Animal and Veterinary Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Sperm maturation doesn't end with ejaculation, but instead continues in the female reproductive tract through a series of complex biochemical changes. This maturation process, known as capacitation, can make or break sperm success and its inde... | 1h 47m 02s | ||||||
| 7/30/25 | EP 41: 2025 Training Mentoring Award Interview with Marisa Bartolomei | Welcome to The Future Conceived, the official podcast of the Society for the Study of Reproduction! In this episode, host Cam Schmidt has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Marisa Bartolomei, Perlman Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Pennsylvania and the esteemed winner of SSR's 2025 Training Mentoring Award. Dr. Bartolomei shares insights into her unique journey, transitioning into reproductive biology as a faculty member after starting in other fields like ge... | 48m 14s | ||||||
| 4/21/25 | EP 40: What's New at BOR? Expanded Scope, Special Issues, and More! | In this episode of The Future Conceived, the official podcast of the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR), host Dr. Pam Monahan welcomes the editorial team from Biology of Reproduction (BOR), the flagship journal of SSR. Listen in as BOR's Editor-in-Chief Dr. Romana Nowak, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Mary Zelinski, and Publications Manager Ms. Jenny Kimball discuss exciting new features and updates at BOR. This insightful conversation provides a run-through of the academic peer-review publishi... | 29m 52s | ||||||
| 1/15/25 | EP 39: Interview with 2024 Roger V Short Medal Awardee Dr. Francesca Duncan | In this episode of The Future Conceived, Dr. Pam Monahan, Northwestern University, sits down with Francesca Duncan, Northwestern University. Dr. Duncan is the 2024 recipient of The Roger V Short Medal and Lecture award. Listen in as Dr. Duncan discusses her team's aim to understand the mechanisms that drive ovarian aging, her advice to young reproductive scientists, and being the 2024 Roger V Short Medal and Lecture award recipient. Dr. Duncan also touches on how trainees can maximize their t... | 42m 51s | ||||||
| 12/4/24 | EP 38: Interview with 2024 SSR Jansen Distinguished Leadership and Service Award Winner Dr. Katherine Loveland | No description provided. | 43m 54s | ||||||
| 11/20/24 | EP 37: Interview with 2024 Carl G. Hartman Award Winner Dr. Francesco DeMayo | In this episode of The Future Conceived, Dr. Yu-Ying Chen, postdoctoral fellow at NIEHS and member of the SSR Virtual Education Committee, sits down with Dr. Francesco DeMayo, the 2024 recipient of SSR’s highest honor, The Carl G. Hartman award. Dr. DeMayo is the the Chief and Senior Investigator in the Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory at the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS / NIH). Listen in as Dr. DeMayo discusses his career trajectory, his ... | 42m 34s | ||||||
| 9/27/24 | EP 36: Interview with 2024 Fuller W. Bazer SSR International Scientist Award Winner Islam Saadeldin | No description provided. | 19m 40s | ||||||
| 8/27/24 | EP 35: Interview with 2024 Janice Bahr Junior Scientist Travel Award Winner, Dr. Xiaoqiu Wang | No description provided. | 18m 47s | ||||||
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