Using embryonic diapause to study reproductive success
Fertility rates are globally declining. Curiously, species displaying embryonic diapause - the reversible pausing of pre-implantation embryos - as reproductive strategy have exceptionally high reproductive success rates. A competent embryo and receptive endometrium are essential for the establishment of pregnancy. In my lab, we use embryonic diapause as a model to help cracking the fertility code.
We are supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation Hallas-Møller Emerging Investigator – Bioscience and Basic Biomedicine grant.
