The Future Conceived
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!
Episodes
52 episodes
E52: 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 sto...
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EP51: 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 ...
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EP50: 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 ...
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Episode 50
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EP49: 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 K...
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Episode 49
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1:10:56
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 ...
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Episode 48
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50:33
EP47: 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...
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Episode 47
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1:09:14
EP46: 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 Awar...
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Episode 46
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EP45: 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 spe...
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Episode 45
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57:18
EP44: 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 C...
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Episode 44
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21:18
EP43: 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 ...
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Episode 43
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E42: 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...
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Episode 42
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1:47:02
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...
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Episode 41
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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...
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Episode 40
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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 ...
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Episode 39
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42:51
EP 38: Interview with 2024 SSR Jansen Distinguished Leadership and Service Award Winner Dr. Katherine Loveland
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Episode 38
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43:54
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...
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Episode 37
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42:34
EP 36: Interview with 2024 Fuller W. Bazer SSR International Scientist Award Winner Islam Saadeldin
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Episode 36
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19:40
EP 35: Interview with 2024 Janice Bahr Junior Scientist Travel Award Winner, Dr. Xiaoqiu Wang
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Episode 35
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18:47
EP 34: Interview with 2024 SSR New Investigator Award Winner, Dr. Shuo Xiao
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Episode 34
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27:16
EP 33: Interview with 2024 SSR Trainee Mentoring Award Winner, Dr. Paula Cohen
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Episode 33
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19:08
EP 32: Fertility Studies and Reproductive Management in Cheetahs Part II
In this episode of The Future Conceived, Dr. Victor A. Ruthig, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, sits down with Rhasaan Bovell, a third-year PhD candidate conducting cheetah research at Cornell University and the Smithsonian Natio...
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Episode 32
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EP 31: Challenging Scientific Dogma with Greg Johnson and Ky Pohler
What happens when your scientific observations conflict with literature? Do challenging scientific dogmas impact the way we do research, and can it even impact our career? Listen close to the interview of Dr. Greg Johnson and Dr. Ky Pohler from...
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Episode 31
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33:27
EP 30: Interview with 2024 SSR Research Award Winner, Dr. John Davis
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Episode 30
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EP 29: Interview with 2023 Carl G. Hartman Award Winner, Dr. Bruce Murphy
In this episode of The Future Conceived, Dr. Victor A. Ruthig, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, sits down with Dr. Bruce D. Murphy, University of Montreal. Dr. Murphy is the 2023 recipient of SSR’s highest honor, The Carl G. Hart...
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Episode 29
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