Reconstitution of Germline Fertility and Reproductive Sustainability
Event details
| Date | 05.05.2025 |
| Hour | 10:30 › 11:30 |
| Speaker | Pr. Katsuhiko HAYASHI Professor, Department of Genome Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/global_outlook/research_highlights/rh_01_202404 |
| Location | Online |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
| Event Language | English |
The in vitro reconstitution of gametogenesis from pluripotent stem cells, ultimately leading to the generation of functional gametes, not only deepens our understanding of the mechanisms underlying germ cell development but also offers an alternative source of gametes for reproductive purposes. Since the successful reconstitution of functional primordial germ cells from mouse pluripotent stem cells, in vitro gametogenesis has been extended to various mammalian species. In parallel, we have been working on the reconstitution of gonadal somatic cells, which support the maturation of stem cell-derived germ cells in culture. In this seminar, I will highlight recent advancements in in vitro gametogenesis, and present new insights into the mechanisms that safeguard female reproductive longevity through oocyte dormancy.
Practical information
- Informed public
- Free
Organizer
- Prof. Johan Auwerx, EPFL
Contact
- (*) IMPORTANT NOTICE: For external participants : To be able to access the meeting room AI 1153 on the day of the seminar, please call Administrative Assistant: 0041 21 693 9522 when at the AI entrance rue Jean Tschumi. This meeting will also be streamed over ZOOM, see link : https://epfl.zoom.us/j/69491813020