Ovarian Developmental Biology
Research Leader: Professor Ray Rodgers
The Ovarian Developmental Biology group aims to discover key aspects of ovarian development that underpin our understanding of infertility and endocrine diseases involving the ovary, and to develop prevention and treatment strategies for these.
The group focuses on the roles of extracellular matrix. Matrix is diverse and complex and regulates many cellular and tissue functions. It has been largely overlooked in comparison with the numerous studies of hormones and growth factors in the ovary and hence holds potential for many new discoveries.
Research Priorities:
- Novel concepts on the aetiology of polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Oocyte quality
- Focimatrix and maturation of follicles
- Formation of follicular fluid
