Understanding How Egg Development Affects Fertility
Official title: The Role of Oogenesis in Speciation
Funded at Auburn University at Auburn · NIH-11113861 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project explores how environmental stress impacts egg development, which could help us understand why some people experience infertility.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Auburn University at Auburn NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Auburn, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 18, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $374,255 |
| NIH project number | 5R35GM147501-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11113861 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This foundational research aims to help anyone experiencing infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss by shedding light on underlying biological mechanisms.
✕Less likely to help
Patients seeking immediate clinical treatments or direct interventions for their current infertility may not see direct benefit from this basic science project.
What this research studies
This project looks at how environmental factors might change egg development, a process called oogenesis. Researchers believe these changes could lead to differences in genes that contribute to problems like difficulty conceiving or recurrent miscarriages. By studying these genetic changes, we hope to uncover new insights into the causes of infertility and how our environment plays a role in reproductive health. This work focuses on how environmental stress might increase genetic differences through its effects on egg development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could provide a deeper understanding of how environmental stress contributes to infertility, potentially leading to new ways to prevent or treat reproductive issues.
How similar studies have gone: While much research has focused on male fertility, this project explores the less-studied area of female egg development and its environmental links to infertility, building on existing knowledge about genetic changes.
Where this research is happening
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Auburn University at Auburn
Auburn, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stevison, Laurie Sherie — Auburn University at Auburn
- Study coordinator: Stevison, Laurie Sherie
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.