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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Dr. Rita Strakovsky Wins 2021 Outstanding Alumni Award
Published on March 1, 2021
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Ask the expert: Light, seasonal affective disorder and COVID-19
Published on November 18, 2020 by MSUToday
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MSU leads the way to possible new endometriosis treatment
Published on November 12, 2020
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2020 Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Research Recipient
Published on October 27, 2020
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Zara Clark Awarded Three-Year Pacific Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship
Published on November 12, 2019
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Thematic Issue: Women’s Health 2019
Published on September 1, 2019 by Thematic Issue: Women’s Health 2019
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Norbert Kaminski named CRIS director
Published on August 7, 2019 by Norbert Kaminski named CRIS director
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MSU Faculty Recognized with University Distinguished Professor Title
Published on July 9, 2019 by MSU faculty recognized with University Distinguished Professor title