The recent decades have ushered in landmark discoveries in the reproductive and developmental sciences which are highly relevant to human health and animal agriculture, including advancements in assisted reproductive technologies, derivation of human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells, the transition of regenerative medicine from the realm of theory to application, and a rapidly expanding appreciation for how environmental factors impact development and adult health and disease. Michigan State University has a long history of excellence in the reproductive and developmental sciences, with faculty pursuing cutting-edge research across a wide range of animal models, clinical entities and in population-based human reproductive outcomes. The Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Program (RDSP) is composed of a strong and interactive group of faculty from the College of Human Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Natural Sciences, College of Engineering, and the College of Education. The faculty have diverse expertise and research interests and are engaged in fundamental and translational research.
Vision: To be the leading Center of Excellence in the Reproductive and Developmental Sciences and enhance research partnerships with other research universities and international entities and uphold the traditions of an exceptional land grant institution.
Mission: The overall goal of the Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Program at Michigan State University is to leverage and expand ongoing collaborations between faculty working in animal science, human medicine, veterinary medicine, genetics, and regenerative medicine and to further formalize this unique trans disciplinary focus in a manner that will enhance the rate of scientific discovery and the quality of graduate and postdoctoral training.
RDSP In The News
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The explosive discovery of TNT in early mouse embryos
Published on May 24, 2024
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MSU researcher solves sperm mystery, providing insight on infertility
Published on November 8, 2023 by MSU researcher solves sperm mystery, providing insight on infertility
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Researcher exploring effects of chemical exposure during pregnancy, beyond
Published on August 2, 2023 by Researcher exploring effects of chemical exposure during pregnancy, beyond
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Scientists have created synthetic human embryos. Now we must consider the ethical and moral quandaries
Published on July 18, 2023
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No egg? No sperm? No uterus? No problem: Researchers grow first fully synthetic mouse embryos
Published on July 18, 2023
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Promising assisted reproductive technologies come with ethical, legal and social challenges
Published on July 18, 2023
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MSU scholar receives first ever NASCAR grant to study heat exhaustion in race car drivers
Published on April 17, 2023
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6th Annual RDSP Research Day
Published on April 12, 2023