Advancing Reproductive Biology

With members from over 50 countries, we are the world’s leading organization for reproductive biology in biomedicine and agriculture. Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, educator, or student, we have assets that will help you advance your work and career.

Why Join the SSR

SSR offers a myriad of benefits for every stage of your career, including opportunities for member collaboration, connection, and career growth resources, free direct online access to SSR’s Journal, Biology of Reproduction (BOR), deep discounts on Annual Meeting registration fees, and more!

SSR Spotlight

Activins were initially purified from ovarian follicular fluid and named based on their abilities to promote follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) secretion by the pituitary.

Dr. Luisina Ongaro, from the Bernard lab at McGill University, discovered that an activin-related ligand that is principally produced in skeletal muscle, myostatin, is the major driver of FSH synthesis in mice. These results both overturn dogma and reveal a novel endocrine axis in the control of reproduction. Read More

FASEB Resources

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FASEB Statement on Contributions of Foreign Scholars to the U.S Biomedical Research Enterprise – May 2025

FASEB recently issued a statement expressing deep concern about the administration’s recent actions affecting international scholars studying and working in the United States (U.S.) Read More


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Biology of Reproduction

Biology of Reproduction (BOR) publishes original research on a broad range of topics in the field of reproductive biology. BOR is consistently one of the most highly cited journals publishing original research in the field of reproductive biology.

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