The Society for Reproductive Biology
is a not-for-profit organisation that fosters and promotes basic and applied research in all aspects of reproductive biology. The goals of the membership include, improving human health, contraceptive development, the diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of reproductive disease, improved agriculture productivity and conservation biology. We welcome members whose research intersects with any aspect of reproduction and fertility. The society was established in 1968 and today comprises almost 400 members. Our members include research scientists, under-graduate and graduate students, clinical scientists, a range of physicians, veterinarians, conservation biologists, a wide range of academics and agricultural researchers.
Major research focus areas include:
- Understanding the aetiology and pathogenesis of human reproductive disorders including male and female infertility, disorders of sexual development, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and cancers of the reproductive systems.
- Exploring the influence of maternal and paternal health on offspring developmental trajectory and lifelong health
- The diagnosis and discovery of biomarkers of reproductive disorders
- Understanding how embryogenesis influences adult reproductive function
- The formulation of targeted treatments for reproductive disorders
- Understanding environmental and societal impacts on reproductive behaviour and fertility
- Improving assisted reproductive technologies in many species
- Improving egg (oocyte) and sperm quality
- Improving the safety and range of assisted reproductive technologies.
The Society for Reproductive Biology firmly believes that improvements in reproductive health stem from a thorough understanding of the normal function. As such, we advocate for funding and exploration in both fundamental and applied research. We also strive to enhance the understanding of importance of reproductive health and how our discoveries add to the Australian and New Zealand economy.
Members of the society range in experience from under-graduate students to professors of global standing. The society actively supports and promotes its junior researchers. Identifying and nurturing tomorrow’s leaders will ensure the society continues to lead the field of reproductive biology for many more years to come.
Latest News & Events
We are delighted to welcome our industry colleagues to the joint 2024 ESA-SRB-ANZBMS Annual Scientific Meeting at the Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia, 10-13 November 2024.
2023 Fellows
Josephine Bowles
Associate Prof in Biomed Sciences
School of Biomedical Sciences
Faculty of Medicine
University of Queensland
Jo James
Associate Professor
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
University of Auckland
2023 Life Member
Graeme Martin
Graeme Martin gained his PhD from The University of Western Australia in 1981, then worked for 2 years in France (INRA) and 3 years in Scotland (MRC), before returning to Australia. He investigates the effects of environmental factors (nutrition, pheromones, photoperiod, stress) on reproduction. His long-term goal is to develop ‘clean, green and ethical’ systems for the management of livestock reproduction. He has trained more than 40 PhD students and published more than 360 peer-reviewed papers (Scopus: h-index = 48; averaging 350 citations pa). He has been awarded the 2021 Marshall Medal by the Society for Reproduction and Fertility (UK).
srb newsletter - April 2024
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The journal welcomes submissions from SRB members. To find our more about Reproduction, Fertility and Development and to submit your paper, visit the journal’s homepage at www.publish.csiro.au/journals/rfd. View the ‘Just Accepted” articles by clicking on the heading above
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Reproductive Research