2022 News
12.02.2022Monica Elabed, MS, is an MS-RSM graduate, Class of 2020. She conducted non-thesis research with Dr. Pamela Monahan, PhD. She is currently Director of Business Development at Smithers Cannabis Testing Division. Read more about Monica's time in CRS and her current activities!
12.01.2022The Center for Reproductive Science (CRS) hosted its penultimate Career Catalyst for 2022 on November 11th in a seminar focusing on the role of Reproductive Scientists as Grant Program Officers. The invited panel of experts shared their experience and advice for pursuing careers as program officers in an hour-long informal discussion, providing perspectives from both, government, and private sectors, and exposed our CRS members to a new career direction.
12.01.2022Sung Tae Kim, PhD and IVF Lab Director at University Hospitals Fertility Center in Cleveland, OH, introduced trainees to the field of embryology in his presentation entitled, “Journey to Embryologist: From School to IVF Lab.” Dr. Kim recounted his journey to becoming an IVF lab director, current requirements for becoming an embryologist, and advice to trainees who may be seriously considering this career path.
11.30.2022CRS Scientist Spotlight on Tim You, MD/PhD candidate in the Bulun Lab
11.01.2022The 2022 Neena B. Schwartz Memorial Lectureship in Reproductive Science took place on October 7th. Hosted annually to honor the legacy of CRS founder Dr. Neena B. Schwartz, this year’s event featured an eye-opening lecture by Dr. Patricia Hunt, Regents Professor in the School of Molecular Biosciences at Washington State University located in Pullman, WA.
11.01.2022The MS-RSM program hosted the annual CRS Open House and Networking Event. The poster session created a unique opportunity for faculty and trainees to present their research, while first-year students explored a span of topics they have the potential to embark on.
10.28.2022CRS Scientist Spotlight on Hannes Campo, PhD, postdoctoral fellow in the Kim and Duncan Labs.
10.28.2022CRS Alumni Spotlight on Stephanie Head with reflections on her time in the MS-RSM program and her current position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
09.30.2022CRS Scientist Spotlight on Elizabeth Tsui, MD/PhD candidate in the Laronda Lab.
09.30.2022Alumni Spotlight on Alexandra Fontaine, with reflections on her time in the MS-RSM program and her current studies at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.
08.31.2022CRS Scientist Spotlight on David Zee, PhD, postdoctoral fellow in the O'Halloran Lab.
07.29.2022Amanda Bayer, PhD, reflects on her time as a PhD student at Northwestern, and her current position at Baxter Healthcare
07.29.2022CRS Scientist Spotlight on Emily Zaniker, MD/PhD candidate in the Duncan Lab and CRS T32 trainee.
06.30.2022CRS Scientist Spotlight on Dr. Yinu Wang, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Ob/Gyn
06.30.2022CRS Alumni Spotlight on Jamie Mara, with reflections on her time in the MS-RSM program and her current studies at Rosalind Franklin University.
05.26.2022Dr. Pamela Kreeger, PhD, reflects on her time as a PhD student at Northwestern and her current position at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
05.26.2022CRS Scientist Spotlight on Guangyuan Zhao, graduate student in the Matei Lab.
04.29.2022Dr. Yu-Ying Chen, PhD, reflects on her time as a PhD student at Northwestern, and her current position as a postdoctoral fellow at the Reproductive & Developmental Biology Laboratory at National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
04.29.2022CRS Scientist Spotlight on Rhea Sharma, undergraduate researcher in the Duncan Lab.
03.31.2022CRS Alumni Spotlight on Mackenzie Roberts with reflections on her time in the program and her current position at the Oregon National Primate Research Center
03.31.2022CRS Scientist Spotlight on Dr. Mary Ellen Pavone, MD, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Medical Director of Northwestern’s IVF program
02.28.2022CRS Alumni Spotlight on MS-RSM graduate, DreAna Heidenreich, with reflections on her time in the program and her current studies at Rosalind Franklin University.
02.25.2022Dr. Pei-Chih Lee, PhD, reflects on her time as a PhD student at Northwestern and her current position at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
02.25.2022CRS Scientist Spotlight on Dr. Jennifer Bakkensen, MD, clinical fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
02.25.2022CRS Scientist Spotlight on Dr. Farners Amargant Riera, postdoctoral fellow in the Duncan Lab.
02.01.2022CRS Alumni Spotlight on Adam Montgomery, former undergraduate researcher in the Mayo Lab, with reflections on his time at Northwestern and his current position at Robert A. Hozman Rheumatology and Internal Medicine Clinic.
02.01.2022The Center for Reproductive Science began 2022 with a joyous celebration of the new year in academia with a keynote presentation by Dr. Debabrata (Debu) Chakravarti.
01.31.2022CRS Alumni Spotlight on MS-RSM graduate, Jenna Mazur, with reflections on her time in the program and her current position at Castle Biosciences, Inc.
01.31.2022CRS Scientist Spotlight on Dr. Sarki Abdulkadir, MD, PhD, Vice Chair for Research, Department of Urology and the John T. Grayhack, MD, Professor of Urological Research.