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Centre for Reproductive Biology (Established 1973)
Primate Center, Lab or Research Program
Web Site: http://www.hrsu.mrc.ac.uk

Director: R. P. Millar
Phone: 44 (131) 242 9100  
47 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland EH16 4TJ UNITED KINGDOM
Department: Human Reproductive Sciences Unit
Institution: Medical Research Council

Mission: Basic reproductive research; Reproductive Health; Contraception; Endometriosis; Infertility

Principal Research Programs: GnRH antagonists and kisspeptin antagonists for manipulation of pituitary-gonadal function. Regulation and Manipulation of Angiogenic Factors: Impact on Ovarian and Uterine Function. Endometrial physiology. Paracrine control of follicular development. Male reproductive development and function. Gene expression in the testis. Restoration of spermatogenesis

Training Opportunities: Educational opportunities available for: Graduate; PhD studentships Program emphasis: Reproductive Biology; Financial support occasionally available; Studies on environmental enrichment; Field work opportunities not available;

Number of Staff: 12

Supported Species: 200 Callithrix jacchus (common marmoset), 20 Macaca arctoides (stump-tailed macaque)

Last Updated: 2009-05-25

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