Biology of Reproduction Biology of Reproduction is the official journal of the Society for the Study of Reproduction.
Stanford University Libraries' HighWire Press assists in the publication of Biology of Reproduction Online.
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Annual Meeting—Abstracts Now Available Online
The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Society will be held 18–22 July 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pre-registration is no longer available, but registration will be available on-site at the meeting.
- 42nd Annual Meeting Information
- Registration Information
- View Abstracts Online
- Schedule
- Scientific Program
Important Visa News
The National Academies' International Visitors Office is currently advising that all visa applicants apply at least 3 to 4 months in advance. Applicants are now experiencing delays greater than 3 months and the State Department is no longer accepting information about cases from the Academies that are under 60 days. Please make all your preparations for the meeting as soon as possible.
2009 Membership Renewal
Membership renewal for 2009, including online renewal, is now available. Members who wish to renew their memberships for the remainder of 2008 should contact the SSR Membership Office.
Opportunities for giving
The Society has a number of tax-deductible charitable funds available for donations. These funds were created to encourage and support young scientists, to support the online Biology of Reproduction archive, to support programming at the annual meeting, and to provide for the Society’s endowment. Please take a look at the Donations page—donations may be made online, or by fax or mail!
Our Members
The Society is an association of scientists and physicians interested in research in all fields of reproductive biology. Some members are engaged in basic or applied research, while others perform clinical practice. All are dedicated to advancing knowledge of reproductive processes in animals and in humans.
Members are affiliated with colleges and universities, medical and veterinary schools, medical centers, research institutes, government agencies, and industry in countries around the world.
Research Focus
Research by SSR members focuses on important problems in human and animal reproduction, including:
- Female and male infertility (e.g. pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment)
- Contraception
- Pregnancy-related disorders (e.g. pre-eclampsia, premature labor)
- Diseases of the reproductive tract (e.g. endometriosis, cancers of the ovary, uterus, prostate)
- Reproductive toxicology
- Lactation
- Animal fertility and fecundity
- Reproduction and conservation of endangered species
- Basic mechanisms controlling the function of organs involved in reproduction
- Mechanisms of cell differentiation and development
Please see our Membership page for more information.
SSR Business Office
The Society maintains administrative offices in Madison, Wisconsin, at the following business address:
Society for the Study of Reproduction
1619 Monroe Street
Madison, WI 53711-2063
Phone: (608) 256-2777
Fax: (608) 256-4610
E-mail: ssr@ssr.org
Specific questions can be directed to the Executive Director, Judith Jansen.