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 genetics and epigenetics. She discusses the evolution of graduate and postdoctoral training, the challenges of navigating an ever-growing sea of scientific information, and the increasing length of PhD and postdoc programs. Listen in as she reflects on her diverse mentorship experiences, from her early days knocking on lab doors as an undergraduate to her current approach of fostering not only research skills but also crucial "soft skills" in her trainees.Discover what Dr. Bartolomei finds most rewarding about mentoring, her advice for early career scientists starting their own labs, and essential tips for trainees on how to navigate their scientific journeys. This episode offers a candid and insightful look into the past, present, and future of scientific training and mentorship within the reproductive sciences.Sponsored by SSR's Virtual Education Committee, dedicated to education, highlighting member careers, and sharing the latest scientific advancements in reproductive biology. Learn more at ssr.org.
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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 publishing process and the structure of scientific journals. Discover the benefits of publishing in and reading BOR, learn about its newly expanded scope and categories, and get a sneak peek at upcoming special issues. The editorial team also shares ways for the reproductive science community to get involved with BOR, including becoming a peer reviewer or joining committees. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in reproductive research and the valuable resources offered by BOR and SSR, including the benefit of free publication for SSR members.
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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 time at SSR's annual conference.
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EP 38: Interview with 2024 SSR Jansen Distinguished Leadership and Service Award Winner Dr. Katherine Loveland
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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 research in uterine biology and gives some words of wisdom for the next generation of reproductive biologists.
The Future Conceived podcast is the official podcast for the Society for the Study of Reproduction. In this podcast, you'll hear about emerging scientists, new techniques, investigators from around the world, untold stories about our annual conference, and so much more! For more information about the Society for the Study of Reproduction and all things reproductive biology related please visit: https://www.ssr.org. Enjoy!
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