2020 News Stories

Dr. Gail Berger, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor at Kellogg School of Management and Deputy Director of the Kellogg Center for Executive Women, treated us to lessons and exercises aimed at bringing introspective thought on how we use our time and how to use it well to maximize our potential.

Dr. Rexxi Prasasya, PhD, reflects on her time as a graduate student in CRS and her current work at the University of Pennsylvania as a postdoctoral fellow.

CRS Alumni Spotlight on MS-RSM graduate, Anne Lenzo and her reflections on her studies in the program MS-RSM program and her current career trajectory.

CRS Scientist Spotlight on Associate Professor of Ob/Gyn, Dr. Mazhar Adli.

CRS Scientist Spotlight on BME PhD Graduate Student Jennifer Zhu from the Scott Lab.

Learn more about the images that went into the 2021 CRS Calendar!

CRS hosted a viewing and community discussion of Picture a Scientist, a Tribeca Film Festival feature, which explores the disparity, obstacles, and underrepresentation of women in science.

Dr. Greg Kopf, PhD the Director of Research and Development and Contraceptive Technology Innovation at fhi360 discussed his career path, his insights in career development, and advice on shaping your own future in science.

CRS Spotlight on CRS Leadership team member Lauren Ataman and her important contributions to our scientific community.

CRS Scientist Spotlight on MS-RSM Graduate Student Karen Velez from the Duncan Lab.

CRS Alumni Spotlight on MS-RSM graduate, Jennifer Rowley and her reflections on her studies in the program MS-RSM program and CRS.

Dr. Teerawat Wiwatpanit, PhD, reflects on his time as a postdoctoral fellow in CRS and his current work in Thailand as early career faculty.

Dr. Thomas Thompson, PhD, from the University of Cincinnati - College of Medicine delivered the annual Neena B. Schwartz Memorial Lectureship in Reproductive Science.

Our CRS community has come together to support reproductive health this past October and coming up in November.

CRS Scientist Spotlight on recent PhD graduate and 3rd year medical student in the MSTP program Dr. Maxwell Edmonds from the Woodruff Lab.

CRS Scientist Spotlight on Research Associate Professor of Ob/Gyn, Dr. Hong Zhao.

CRS Alumni Spotlight on MS-RSM graduate, Dr. Sergio Cardona-Gonzalez, MD. and his reflections on his studies in the program MS-RSM program and CRS.

CRS Alumni Spotlight on recent Dr. Zhuan Zhao, former postdoctoral fellow in the Wan Laboratory reflects on his time at Northwestern and CRS.

MS-RSM Alumna, Dr. Dana Kimelman, MD, reflects on her time in CRS, the MS-RSM, and her current work in Uruguay.

CRS Scientist Spotlight on CRS Graduate Student Ariel Dotts from the Bulun Lab.

CRS welcomes cohort 5 of the MS-RSM program and looks to a bright new academic year.

Molly Beestrum, the Education and Curriculum Coordinator at Galter Library, led Career Catalyst attendees through the wealth of library resources and tools available to researchers.

Dr. Shuo Xiao, PhD, reflects on his time as a postdoctoral fellow in CRS and his current work as early career faculty.

CRS Scientist Spotlight on Erv Goldberg, longtime CRS faculty, mentor, and legend.

CRS Scientist Spotlight on Research Professor of the Center for Developmental Therapeutics, Dr. Wenan Qiang.

CRS Scientist Spotlight on CRS MS-RSM Graduate Student , Zainab Taghvaei from the Urbanek Lab.

CRS PhD Graduate, Dr. Adelita Mendoza, PhD, reflects on her time in CRS and discusses her current research.

Alumni from across the US and the globe connected to talk about their journeys and what the future holds in store for them!

CRS Alumni Spotlight on recent MS-RSM graduate, Andjela Dragojevic, MS and her reflections on her studies in the program and summer research with Dr. Monica Laronda.

CRS held an special RRU Open Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion with special guest Dr. Melissa Simon, Director of the Center for Health Equity Transformation.

MS-RSM faculty, Dr. MaryEllen Pavone, has been named “Reviewer of the Year 2019” by Fertility and Sterility.

CRS Scientist Spotlight on CRS Graduate Student and CRS T32 Trainee, Shweta Dipali from the Duncan Lab.

An Introduction and welcome to the community to CRS's new MS-RSM Lecturer, Dr. Giulia Vigone, PhD.

CRS PhD Graduate, Dr. Nisan Hubbard, PhD, reflects on his time in CRS and discusses his new directions.

MS-RSM student, Victoria Bakaturski, reflects on her studies as an MS-RSM student and looks to the future.

CRS held an special RRU Open Discussion on Community Engagement with special guest Dr. Michael Kennedy from Science in Society.

CRS Trainees, Farners Amargant, PhD, and Yu-Ying Chen were recently awarded second place for their presentations at SSR Virtual

Recent MS-RSM graduate, Sarah Khan, reflects on the past year as an MS-RSM student while looking forward to what's next.

MS-RSM student, Vanessa Rosa, reflects on her personal and professional background as it informs her future trajectory. I believe diversity in the medical field bridges this gap; I want to be a physician to connect with patients on a cultural and emotional level to ease patients’ fear of medicine and bring more much-needed trust.

MS-RSM student, Kaylee Massman, reflects on the past year as an MS-RSM student while looking forward to what's next.

MS-RSM student, Monica Elabed, reflects on the past year as an MS-RSM student while looking forward to what's next.

Drs. Elnur Babayev and Monica Laronda have received a Friends of Prentice Grant for their joint research project.

CRS Director, Teresa Woodruff, names new co-Directors for CRS.

BME student and T32 trainee, Jennifer Zhu, reflects on her time thus far as a Ph.D. student while looking forward to what is next.

MSTP student and CRS trainee, Maxwell Edmonds, reflects on his time as a Ph.D. student while looking forward to resuming his medical studies.

MSTP student and CRS trainee, Emma Gargus, reflects on her time as an Ph.D. student while looking forward to resuming her medical studies.

MS-RSM student, Jenna Mazur, reflects on the past year as an MS-RSM student while looking forward to what's next.

MS-RSM graduate, Hyebin Roh, reflects on her time as an MS-RSM student while looking forward to starting her PhD this upcoming Fall.

MS-RSM student, Noelle Ozimek, reflects on the past year as an MS-RSM student while looking forward to what's next.

MS-RSM student, Vanessa Rosa, reflects on the past 2 years as an MS-RSM student while looking forward to what's next.

MS-RSM student, Emily Hayes, reflects on the past 2 years as an MS-RSM student while looking forward to what's next.

MS-RSM student, Jamie Mara, reflects on the past 2 years as an MS-RSM student while looking forward to what's next.

MS-RSM alumna, Dr. Dana Kimelman, has won a research award in Uruguay for her proposal: Vitrification of Ovarian Tissue for the Preservation of Fertility.

The Center for Reproductive Sciences at Northwestern University highlights cutting-edge research and vibrant community of scholars in new video.

CRS hosts 2 Career Catalysts to meet a wide array of professional needs.

As current MS-RSM students complete their Winter quarters, the MS-RSM program is accepting applications through April 2020 for its Fall 2020 class.

MS-RSM student, Andjela Dragojevic, has won a 2020 Summer Research Fellowship Award from the Endocrine Society.

MS-RSM student, Ashley Diaz, has won a 2020 Summer Research Fellowship Award from the Endocrine Society.

CRS members Farners Amargant i Riera and Nathaniel Henning have been accepted to Frontiers in Reproduction!