We are a group of scientists and clinicians dedicated to reproductive science and medicine. Welcome to the Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science (CRS).
We cannot think of a more exciting or important time to be involved in reproductive science and medicine! Reproduction matters. Just think:
The male and female reproductive systems are essential for giving rise to the next generation and for maintaining endocrine function. Reproductive hormones are essential for general health as they contribute to cognitive, cardiovascular, bone, and immune syst
06/18/2026
Congratulations to Sera Balkir on winning the Teresa K. Woodruff Award for Most Outstanding MS-RSM Student on the Non-Thesis Track! Sera conducted research with Drs. Pamela Monahan and Lindsey Block. Her project title is "The impact of polystyrene micronanoplastics on extravillous trophoblast α5β1integrin expression.”
06/17/2026
It was so wonderful celebrating the achievements of our MS-RSM Class of 2026 on Friday! The future of reproductive science and medicine has never looked brighter. Stay tuned for more photos from the ceremony! Photo credit: LTZ Photography & Event Planning, LLC
06/16/2026
Tomorrow is our final virtual info session! Don’t delay, sign up today! Come prepared with questions for program leadership about our cutting edge training program in reproductive science, medicine and technology. See you tomorrow!
Sign up to attend: https://forms.gle/bVoDCjBta68G5kte7
06/16/2026
Congratulations to the MS-RSM Class of 2026! We can’t wait to see what they do next! 🎓🎉💜
06/11/2026
Congratulations to CRS faculty Dr. Monica M. Laronda on her appointment as Scientific Director of the Basic and Preclinical Science pillar of Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute!
Learn more about Dr. Laronda and her research: https://research.luriechildrens.org/en/researchers/monica-m-laronda/
06/11/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Teresa K. Woodruff, former CRS Director, on her election to the Royal Society and the American Philosophical Society, recognizing her groundbreaking work in reproductive biology and fertility preservation research.
Learn more about Dr. Woodruff's prestigious honors: https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/06/teresa-woodruff-elected-to-fellowship-of-the-royal-society
06/10/2026
We are hosting a final virtual information session before the July 1 application deadline for the CRS T32 Training Program! Join us on Friday, June 17 at 4pm to learn more about this unique opportunity! Secure your spot today.
Register here: https://forms.gle/iHUU4e5Cdio2U3ee9
06/08/2026
Great to see our CRS founder highlighted for her important contributions to the field!
06/02/2026
The first CRS Transformative Technologies Forum is this week!
Learn more about speaker, Harun Cingoz, MS. Harun is a PhD candidate in the Kim Lab. He will present on "Using AI as a personal assistant for single nuclei multiome analysis>'
RSVP to attend this exciting new event on Friday! https://forms.gle/7paXXnT29XMycibz7
05/29/2026
The Transformative Technologies Forum is just one week away!
Learn more about Faculty Speaker Dr. Elnur Babayev's research in this short interview. Dr. Babayev will present on "The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Reproductive Medicine."
RSVP to attend this new special event: https://forms.gle/GLxU8whmW8FSsMQU8