Program of Excellence in Reproductive Biology
The reproductive biology program at Texas A&M University is both intercollegiate and interdisciplinary, involving the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Science, and Medicine, as well as the Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston. The Interdisciplinary Faculty of Reproductive Biology (IFRB) was approved in 2001. The 34 faculty in the IFRB teach courses in reproduction, endocrinology, theriogenology, and reproductive medicine to undergraduate, graduate and professional students in the TAMU system.Programs in reproductive biology focus on fundamental issues of male and female fertility, establishment of pregnancy, uterine biology, fetal-placental development, well being of the newborn, endocrinology of pregnancy, environmental and nutritional effects on reproduction, reproductive toxicology and theriogenology. Research areas include in vitro fertilization, stem cell biology, animal cloning, assisted reproductive technologies addressing infertility and disease in animals and humans, as well as means to preserve valuable genetics in domestic animals, wildlife and endangered species.
The IFRB focuses the talents of basic and clinical scientists to: (1) advance our understanding of reproductive health issues which affect both the physical and emotional health of our society; and (2) through its training program, to prepare individuals for successful careers in fields related to reproductive biology, including biomedical and clinical research, toxicology, genetics, assisted reproductive technology, reproductive health counseling, and reproductive medicine.
Reproductive Biology, a Signature Program at TAMU, is closely allied with NIEHS Center for Environmental and Rural Health, the Link Equine Endowment Fund for Equine Reproductive Biology, and the TAMU Life Sciences Task Force Training Program. The IFRB faculties are integral to programs in Toxicology, Genetics, Nutrition, Neuroscience, Biotechnology, and Women’s Studies Program with the Colleges of Education and Liberal Arts, and links with Prairie View A&M University and TAMU-Kingsville for graduate training and minority recruitment. The IFRB faculties also link with faculties at other institutions in Texas, including Baylor College of Medicine, and Health Science Centers of the University of Texas and Texas Tech University.Links
