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Chris Grupen is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney's School of Veterinary Science, specializing in reproductive biology. He began his research career in 1993 within the Reproductive Biotechnology Division of BresaGen Ltd, where he was part of a team that produced cloned pigs in Australia. He earned his PhD from Meiji University, Tokyo, in 2002, focusing on the artificial activation of porcine oocytes. Following his doctorate, he completed postdoctoral training at the University of Adelaide's Research Centre for Reproductive Health and joined the Animal Reproduction Group at the University of Sydney in 2006. His research involves the study of gametes and embryos across various species, including pigs, sheep, cattle, horses, and marmoset monkeys. Grupen aims to enhance female fertility through improved oocyte maturation conditions, dietary interventions, and refined embryo vitrification procedures. He is also interested in using gene editing technologies to develop large animal models for human genetic disease studies. His teaching includes aspects of mammalian reproductive biology and advanced reproductive technologies. He has supervised numerous graduate and honors students in veterinary science and contributes to the Society for Reproductive Biology and other professional organizations.
University of Sydney • Camden
Leading research in reproductive biology and supervising students.
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