Centre for Reproductive Biology


		We are supported by the baby charity, Tommy’s	Centre for Reproductive Biology Queen's Medical Research Institute. 47 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4TJ, Scotland, UK. Tel: 44(0)131 242 9100
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About	The Centre for Reproductive Biology formed in 1972, contains the University Division of Reproductive and Developmental Sciences and the Medical Research Council Human Reproductive Sciences Unit. Next Seminar	The Medical Research Council Human Reproductive Sciences Unit is the UK's leading institution undertaking research into reproductive health having integrated programmes on male and female infertility, contraception and hormone-dependent diseases. The Unit Director is Professor Robert P. Millar. The Unit is a strategic investment by the Medical Research Council in the field of reproductive health. MRC Human Reproductive Sciences Unit
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Tommy's Edinburgh Research Centre	'The boygirl mutant: a study of gonadal sex reversal in the mouse'. Presented by: Dr Andy Greenfield From: Mammalian Genetics Unit, MRC Harwell, Oxfordshire Host: Dr L. Smith Date: Monday 23 November 2009 Start: 12:30 Seminars
Public Talks	Public Talks for Everyone. 2009 - 2010	Division of Reproductive and Developmental Sciences
Division of Reproductive and Developmental Sciences	Public Talks for Everyone. Let’s Talk About… Hormones and Disease – The Sequel. Now in its third series, the next Centre for Reproductive Biology’s popular “Public Talks for Everyone” will kick off this autumn in Edinburgh. Next Talk Christmas Special: 'Rudolph and a lamb’s tale' Wednesday, 9 December 2009. 5.30 p.m. – 6.45 p.m. David Baird & Gerald Lincoln Let's Talk About... Hormones & Disease - The Sequel	The University Division of Reproductive and Developmental Sciences embraces four sections; Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Child Life & Health including Neonatology, Genito Urinary Medicine and Clinical Biochemistry. This aggregation allows opportunities for profitable collaboration in both clinical and laboratory research, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research for improvements in clinical care. Division of Reproductive and Developmental Sciences
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	Centre Latest News	Professor Andrew Calder Retires
	Professor Hilary Critchley appointed Head of Division. [www] Professor Hilary Critchley took up her position as the new Head of the Division of Reproductive and Developmental Sciences in the School of Clinical Sciences and Community Health at the University of Edinburgh on 1st August. Essay on the “Power of a Womb” Pockets Writing Prize. PhD student Jackie Maybin wins the prestigious Max Perutz Science Writing Award for her essay 'The best a man can’t get'... more Forthcoming Meetings 2009/2010 Blair Bell. Thursday 5 November 2009. More Info: lucy.chappell@kcl.ac.uk. AAOG. Friday 6 November 2009. More Info: hilary.cricthley@ed.ac.uk ... more	Professor Andrew Calder [www] retired at the end of July 2009 after 23 years as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Edinburgh and Honorary Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. He also retires as Head of the Division of Reproductive and Developmental Sciences but will continue to contribute to the University as Honorary Assistant Principal for Reproductive Health. On the 1st December 2009 we are holding a one-day symposium to mark Professor Calder's retirement and his significant contributions to the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as a clinician, teacher and researcher. His research agenda has focused mainly on high risk obstetrics and the role of inflammatory mediators in normal and preterm parturition.