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Aude Braye Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Ellen Goossens Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Ellen Van Moer Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Veterinary physiology and biochemistry University of Antwerp
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The research group Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry concentrates its academic scientific research within the Gameter Research Center, a platform where the female gamete, the embryo and the early embryonic development have a central position. More specifically, (environmental) factors are studied that might have a (negative) influence on oocyte developmental capacity and embryo growth, including possible consequences during pregnancy, for ...
Biology of the Testis Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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Our research team studies spermatogenesis with a special focus on spermatogonial stem cells. Our current aim is to develop strategies in order to prevent infertility after gonadotoxic treatments. Fertility can be preserved by either limiting the loss of gametes and their precursors or by storing gametes and/or their precursors. Gonadotoxicity is an important side effect of cancer treatments. While adult men can bank their spermatozoa prior to ...