RESEARCH FOCUS GROUPS

Groups of SCCPIR-supported investigators with similar research interests have been brought together through the establishment of Research Focus Groups (RFGs). Member lists and contact information are also available for each group.

Endometrial Function and Dysfunction Endometriosis, decidualization defects, implantation failure, dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Ovarian Physiology and Pathophysiology Premature ovarian failure, polycystic ovarian syndrome, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, female contraceptive lead development
Male Reproduction Male factor infertility due to abnormal sperm morphology, motility or fertilizability or deficient androgen production or action, androgen insensitivity syndrome, male contraceptive lead development
Neuroendocrine/Pituitary Function Stress-related and nutritionally-based infertility, metabolic control of reproduction, polycystic ovarian syndrome, puberty, Kallman’s syndrome/hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
Resources/Informatics Provides input on the research resource and informatics needs of the SCCPIR and the scientific community at-large

Upcomming RFG Meetings

Male Reproduction RFG Meeting
October 29-30, 2009
Bar Harbor, Maine
(in conjunction with the Male Contraceptive Development Program Meeting)

Endometrial Function and Dysfunction RFG Meeting
January 14, 2010
Houston, Texas

Neuroendocrine/Pituitary RFG Meeting
January 25, 2010
San Diego, California

Ovary Physiology and Pathophysiology RFG Meeting
January 26, 2010
San Diego, California

RSB Directors Meeting
April 26, 2010
Rockville, Maryland