UC Davis Reproductive Biology Symposium Support Fund

The UC Davis Reproductive Biology Symposium brings together leading minds from medicine, veterinary science, and animal biology to explore the shared mechanisms that underlie reproduction across species. From humans to mammals, birds, amphibians, and fish, this interdisciplinary exchange advances our understanding of reproductive health and sparks innovations that can transform both human and animal medicine.

The inaugural symposium was a resounding success-drawing top researchers from Japan, the United Kingdom, and across the United States. UC Davis students and trainees participated actively in dynamic discussions, building new bridges between the School of Medicine, the School of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the Genome Center, and the Institute of Ecology. Together, these collaborations solidified UC Davis's growing reputation as an international leader in comparative reproductive biology.

Looking ahead, our goal is to establish this symposium as a recurring international event every two to three years, expanding participation to include additional global partners and underrepresented model systems. We aim to foster new research collaborations, inspire young scientists, and strengthen the link between clinical and basic science-translating discoveries into improved reproductive health outcomes worldwide. Your support will make this vision possible, ensuring UC Davis continues to lead the way in advancing the science of reproduction for generations to come