AR&D Lunch Talk Meeting - The future of human reproduction. This event will feature three outstanding speakers who will discuss the future of human reproduction, innovative treatment options, and the safety of fertility treatments.

After the talks, a delicious vegetarian lunch will be provided, offering a great opportunity to network with fellow researchers. All AR&D researchers are invited! Join us!

Don't miss this chance to engage with cutting-edge research and connect with your peers.

You can sign up via the QR code below. We look forward to seeing you there! 

AR&D Lunch Talk Meeting: Speakers

Special guest: Professor Michael Davies
Join us in welcoming Professor Michael Davies, a distinguished reproductive epidemiologist based at the Robinson Institute, University of Adelaide, South Australia. As co-director of the Lifecourse and Intergenerational Health Research Group, Professor Davies delves into the intricate social and biological pathways shaping health across different life stages. His pioneering research begins by examining how periconceptional and pregnancy-related factors influence long-term health outcomes. Professor Davies' work extends to exploring fertility decision-making and advancements in reproductive technologies, emphasizing the safety and efficacy of infertility treatments. He is renowned for his seminal studies on reproductive axis programming, infertility causes, and the risks associated with major birth defects following infertility interventions. With expertise in longitudinal cohort studies, data linkage, growth, and human development methodologies, Professor Davies enriches our understanding of health trajectories and informs critical discussions in the field. Don’t miss Professor Davies’ enlightening presentation at our upcoming Lunch Talk Meeting!Join us in welcoming Professor Michael Davies, a distinguished reproductive epidemiologist based at the Robinson Institute, University of Adelaide, South Australia. As co-director of the Lifecourse and Intergenerational Health Research Group, Professor Davies delves into the intricate social and biological pathways shaping health across different life stages. His pioneering research begins by examining how periconceptional and pregnancy-related factors influence long-term health outcomes. Professor Davies' work extends to exploring fertility decision-making and advancements in reproductive technologies, emphasizing the safety and efficacy of infertility treatments. He is renowned for his seminal studies on reproductive axis programming, infertility causes, and the risks associated with major birth defects following infertility interventions. With expertise in longitudinal cohort studies, data linkage, growth, and human development methodologies, Professor Davies enriches our understanding of health trajectories and informs critical discussions in the field. Don’t miss Professor Davies’ enlightening presentation at our upcoming Lunch Talk Meeting!

Dr. Mandy Spaan
Dr. Spaan won an AR&D Travel Grant in 2022 for a visit to the DOHaD World Congress in Vancouver, Canada. She will guide you through her journey from Travel Grant to international collaboration during this Lunch Talk Meeting.

Dr. Geert Hamer
An esteemed researcher from AR&D, Dr. Hamer will discuss 'Sperm Generated from
Stem Cells in the Lab: Myth or Reality' in his presentation.

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