UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 05/11/2025We’re excited to co-sponsor this upcoming event! Join us on November 13th at 10 AM PT💫 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Congratulations to Professor Patrick Allard, who has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for his project, “Closing the Loopholes: Rethinking Pesticide Policy and Governance.” Read more here: socgen.ucla.edu/2025/10/03/f...socgen.ucla.eduFulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Professor Patrick Allard, ISG Faculty – Institute for Society and Genetics 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 26/09/2025We had such a fantastic time at the UCLA Life Sciences New Student Event yesterday! It was wonderful to connect with so many students passionate about reproductive science. Here’s to a meaningful and beautiful year ahead! 💫 020
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 26/09/2025We are thrilled to share that we will be hosting Dr. Diana Ramos as our next Distinguished Speaker! Please join us on October 20th for an incredible discussion on maternal and reproductive state policies and advancing the health of families in California✨ 010
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 24/08/2025We are thrilled to introduce the 2025 cohort of CRSHE Reproductive Science and Health Fellows! With the generous partnership of the Good Hope Foundation, we are proud to champion cutting-edge scientific research and career development in reproductive science, maternal health and pregnancy. 021
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Taking science-based reproductive technologies off the table will result in hundreds of thousands of Americans no longer able to build families. Read more in the NYT here: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/u...nytimes.comAs Trump Weighs I.V.F., Republicans Back New ‘Natural’ Approach to Infertility 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 18/07/2025NEW BLOG POST✨ Meet REACH: A UCLA student-led group bringing real talk on sex ed, gender & healthy relationships to LA middle and high schools. They are working to empower and change lives. Read more here from our Project Assistant, Ellie Townsend: reprohealth.ucla.edu/2025/07/03/b... 010
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 07/07/2025This is an important and timely read. www.npr.org/2025/07/07/n...npr.orgAs women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challengesFar more families are choosing to have fewer — or no — children. Many countries, including the U.S., now face a rapidly aging population that could begin to shrink. 010
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Inside the I.V.F. Deliberations at the White House as Key Report Nears www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/u...nytimes.comInside the I.V.F. Deliberations at the White House as Key Report Nears 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 13/05/2025UCLA Life Sciences will be hosting a Let’s Talk Science event this week! *May 15th at 5:30pm PST.* Four expert panelists, including Dr. Clark from CRSHE, will be discussing the future of IVF and emerging technologies. Learn more about the event and register here! ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi...ucla.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Let’s Talk Science: The Science of Reproduction and the Future of Reproductive Care. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining ...Hosted by Dean of Life Sciences Tracy Johnson, the “Let’s Talk Science” series highlights UCLA’s research expertise focused on today’s most urgent challenges. In vitro fertilization (IVF) was initial... 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 28/04/2025On April 29-30, UCLA will be having its first Bruin Giving Day. Support CRSHE’s Fellowships in Reproductive Science. These fellowships support groundbreaking research on the reproductive system, fertility, contraception, pregnancy and more! Give here: bruingivingday.ucla.edu/campaigns/fe...bruingivingday.ucla.eduFellowships in Reproductive Science, Health and Education - UCLA Bruin Giving DaySupport CRSHE’s Fellowships in Reproductive Science, Health and Education. These fellowships support groundbreaking research on the reproductive system, fertility, contraception, pregnancy outcomes, r... 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 26/04/2025A fantastic article by the New York Times on reproductive hormones and the brain. Read more here: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/h...nytimes.comSex Hormones Are Brain Hormones. What Does This Mean for Treating Brain Diseases?A growing understanding of how “reproductive” hormones sculpt the brain could transform the management of neurological conditions. 011
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 25/04/2025We are excited to announce that we will be hosting Gabrielle Rinne on May 23rd as our seminar series speaker! The talk is titled: Biopsychosocial Processes in the Preconception and Perinatal Period: Implications for Maternal-Child Health". More details below. We look forward to seeing you there!✨ 010
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Yesterday two members from our team, Colette and Ellie, tabled at the Care Community's Neighborhood 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness event. We were grateful to have been a part of this and to support the work CARE does to eradicate sexual and gender-based violence on campus! 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Invite: Let's Talk Science - The Science of Reproduction and the Future of Reproductive Care. For this event, we have an incredible panel of four leading UCLA experts who will be discussing their work regarding IVF and emerging technologies. Register here: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi...ucla.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Let’s Talk Science: The Science of Reproduction and the Future of Reproductive Care. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining ...Hosted by Dean of Life Sciences Tracy Johnson, the “Let’s Talk Science” series highlights UCLA’s research expertise focused on today’s most urgent challenges. In vitro fertilization (IVF) was initial... 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 21/04/2025A recap of Dr. Alexandra Smick's fantastic seminar this past month! Her research explores the role of the tumor microenvironment in ovarian cancer aiming to identify molecular markers for early detection and targeted therapy, and to develop preclinical models for testing novel treatments. 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 21/04/2025We are thrilled to share the recording of our Spring 2025 Distinguished Speaker Series event featuring Elizabeth Dias where she discusses her bestselling book titled: "The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America". The video is available to view until May 1st! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqy6...youtube.comUCLA CRSHE Distinguished Speaker Series featuring Elizabeth DiasYouTube video by UCLA College 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 21/04/2025New article by Drs. Hannah Landecker @hannahlandecker.bsky.social and Anne LeGoff outlining a future-oriented ethical framework for germline responsibility in a time of widespread concern about industrial chemicals and human futures. Read here 👇🏼 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...onlinelibrary.wiley.comGenome Engineering, Chemical Exposure, and the Germline: An Ethical SynthesisConcerns about the human germline in the context of genome editing have been at the forefront of contemporary bioethics, with the clear recognition that the heritability associated with such interven... 010
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 09/04/2025A glimpse into our Spring 2025 Distinguished Speaker Series with NYT national religion correspondent, Elizabeth Dias! We had an incredible discussion moderated by our Director, Amander Clark, about Elizabeth’s work covering American religion, politics, and reproductive care. More to come soon!✨ 020
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Reminder: Join us this afternoon for a phenomenal talk with @nytimes national religion correspondent, Elizabeth Dias! We will be discussing her new book "The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America". We look forward to seeing you at 5pm! Book signing to follow✨ 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 31/03/2025We are very happy to be hosting one of CRSHE's Fellows, Dr. Alexandra Smick, for our upcoming April seminar series this week! The talk is titled "Spatial-molecular atlas of precancer niche in the fallopian tube". Join us for an incredible talk. We look forward to seeing you there! 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 29/03/2025Join us for an incredible event on April 7th with @nytimes bestselling author and national religion correspondent, Elizabeth Dias. An event not to be missed! 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Our upcoming Distinguished Speaker Series event hosts NYT national religion correspondent, Elizabeth Dias, who was featured on the Daily Show. To learn more about her and Lisa Lerer’s new book titled “The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America”, watch here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqmg...youtube.comElizabeth Dias & Lisa Lerer - “The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America” | The Daily ShowYouTube video by The Daily Show 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 25/03/2025We are thrilled to share that our Fall 2024 Distinguished Speaker, Dr. Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz, was featured in this fascinating new opinion piece out today in the New York Times for her work on embryo models! Read more here 👇🏼 www.nytimes.com/interactive/...nytimes.comOpinion | Human Embryo Research: What Time Limit Should We Set?For decades, scientists have abided by a 14-day boundary on their work. Now science can do more. But should it? 010
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 21/03/2025UCLA CRSHE FELLOWSHIP REMINDER: Apply today! Applications due April 7th! 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 20/03/2025We will be hosting NYT best-selling author and national religion correspondent, Elizabeth Dias, on April 7th! Please join us for an incredible conversation as Elizabeth discusses her new book titled “The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America.” Open to the UCLA community as well as the public! 020
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 03/03/2025We were delighted to have hosted Dr. Singhal at our February seminar series! Her research and clinical work on obesity in children and its next generation effects are truly impactful! 011
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 03/03/2025We are very happy to be hosting one of CRSHE's Fellows, Shirley Zhang, for our upcoming seminar series on March 7th! Join us for a one of a kind, fantastic seminar on male reproductive health! See additional details below. 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 27/02/2025“A research environment that genuinely prioritizes women’s health improves outcomes for all populations.” Sharing a fantastic new article by Dr. Yalda Afshar! @uclahealth.org www.uclahealth.org/news/publica...uclahealth.orgWomen’s health is human healthA research environment that genuinely prioritizes women’s health improves outcomes for all populations, says Dr. Yalda Afshar. 021
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 25/02/2025We are delighted to announce that we will be offering another round of fellowships in reproductive science and health at UCLA this year! For more information on eligibility and to learn more about our past fellows, see here: reprohealth.ucla.edu/funding-oppo.... 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 25/02/2025We are very happy to share that we will be hosting Dr. Vibha Singhal, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at UCLA and Director of Pediatric Obesity in the Department of Pediatrics at UCLA, for our upcoming CRSHE seminar series! We look forward to seeing you there! 001
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 19/02/2025There is a link between alterations in specific regulatory T cell subpopulations in the early first trimester and idiopathic spontaneous preterm labor, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/regulat...contemporaryobgyn.netRegulatory T cell alterations in early pregnancy linked to spontaneous preterm laborA recent study reveals that specific Treg subpopulation changes in the first trimester may contribute to spontaneous preterm labor, shedding light on the role of immune regulation in pregnancy outcome... 001
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 19/02/2025We are happy to forward this -> CRHLP is hosting a webinar on March 14 at 12 PM PT with leaders from groundbreaking UCT programs across the country including Abundant Birth Project, Philly Joy Bank, and more. Register here: t.e2ma.net/click/l5e9sf... @uclarepropolicy.bsky.socialt.e2ma.netWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: CRHLP Unconditional Cash Transfer Program Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: CRHLP Unconditional Cash Transfer Program Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 19/02/2025In this critical moment for reproductive and racial justice, CRHLP is sharing a new policy brief highlighting the growing momentum for a transformative approach: Unconditional Cash Transfers (UCTs) for Pregnant and Newly Parenting People. @uclarepropolicy.bsky.social t.e2ma.net/click/l5e9sf...t.e2ma.net 010
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 19/02/2025www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/dr-somi...contemporaryobgyn.netDr. Somi Javaid highlights disparities in sexual healthDespite sexual health being a fundamental right, women face significant disparities in treatment, awareness, and insurance coverage—highlighting the need for systemic change. 011
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 14/02/2025www.military.com/daily-news/2...military.comPentagon Reverses Course, Says Troops Will Be Reimbursed for Travel for Fertility TreatmentsThe policy to provide travel reimbursement for a range of reproductive health care was first put in place by the Biden administration in response to the 2022 Supreme Court ruling that allowed states t... 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 12/02/2025USAID is one of the world’s largest providers of contraception through its family planning program. The loss of this aid means a loss of sexual education, access to contraceptives, and impacts on maternal and infant health. msmagazine.com/2025/02/09/t...msmagazine.comUSAID’s Reproductive Health Funding Has Saved Millions of Lives. Now It’s Gone. - Ms. MagazineUSAID’s family planning program was a main source for contraception and HIV treatment. Without it, women and LGBTQ+ people will die. 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Republican lawmakers in Indiana have removed condoms and long-acting contraceptives from a proposed Indiana program and instead are looking to provide “fertility awareness based methods” - like menstrual cycle tracking. Read more here: indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/02/12/c...indianacapitalchronicle.comCondoms, IUDs removed from Indiana bill seeking to expand birth control access • Indiana Capital ChronicleRepublican lawmakers removed condoms and long-acting contraceptives from a proposed program that seeks to increase access to birth control. 001
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has introduced a bill to support rural hospitals by helping to prepare them for obstetric emergencies. www.pressherald.com/2025/02/11/s...pressherald.comSen. Collins introduces bill to support maternal health at rural hospitalsSeven Maine hospitals have closed their birthing centers in the past decade, and 2 more will do so this year. 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 11/02/2025This bill, which is now awaiting action in the House, will help provide home-like facilities for those with a low-risk pregnancy to give birth without medication and the help of a midwife if that is what the mother wants. www.weku.org/the-commonwe...weku.orgKentucky lawmakers looking at legislation to help with "maternal health deserts"Kentucky lawmakers looking at legislation to help with "maternal health deserts" 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 11/02/2025arkansasadvocate.com/2025/02/06/s...arkansasadvocate.comState lawmakers aim to tackle Arkansas’ maternal health crisis with new legislation • Arkansas AdvocateGov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced new legislation aimed at improving maternal health for the lowest-income Arkansans. 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Women diagnosed with endometriosis experience a decrease in pay within the first five years of receiving their diagnosis. Read more about the possible reasons why here: www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1905...peoplemanagement.co.ukWomen with endometriosis earn less and are at greater risk of job loss, ONS data revealsResearch shows significant impact of the condition on earnings and employment, with experts highlighting the need for better support and manager training 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 11/02/2025A poorly positioned menstrual cup to capture monthly blood flow may lead to more serious complications than leakage alone, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports. Read more here: www.news-medical.net/news/2025021...news-medical.netPoor positioning of menstrual cup linked to kidney complicationsA poorly positioned menstrual cup to capture monthly blood flow may lead to more serious complications than leakage alone, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports, after treating a young woman wi... 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 11/02/2025The "FACE Act” was implemented to prevent people from blocking access to abortion clinics and reproductive health centers through physical obstruction, using threat of force, intimidation, or interference. Read more about current events here: apnews.com/article/just...apnews.comJustice Department curtails prosecutions for blocking access to reproductive health centersPresident Donald Trump’s new Justice Department leadership is curtailing prosecutions against people accused of blocking access to abortion clinics and reproductive health centers. 010
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 04/02/2025We recently hosted our Reproductive Health and Science Research Fellow, Ariel Hart, to share her research findings at our January Seminar Series! Here are three takeaways from their ethnography study with a birth center in Los Angeles.✨ 001
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 30/01/2025We mentor UCLA undergraduate students to create concise and informative fact sheets on various topics. Recently, one of our incredible volunteers, Katrina Mae Reyes, created a Fact Sheet on "Strategies to Reduce Maternal Mortality Among Black Birthing Persons". 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 29/01/2025We are thrilled to share that we will be hosting on of our Reproductive Health and Science Research Fellows, Ariel Hart, virtually for our upcoming seminar series this week. Looking forward to seeing you there! 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 28/01/2025We are thrilled to be kicking off our seminar series again later this week! Here is a clip from last quarter's session with one of our Fellows, Sisi Peng, who discussed the perceptions and stigma of menstruation.✨ 010
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 27/01/2025We at the Center for Reproductive Science, Health & Education would like to share this important piece on the "Impact of the Executive Order Redefining Sex on Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex People" from the William's Institute. williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications...williamsinstitute.law.ucla.eduImpact of the Executive Order Redefining Sex on Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex People 000
UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education @uclacrshe.bsky.social · 27/01/2025We are thrilled to share the upcoming Keystone Symposia on Regenerative Biology of the Female Reproductive System, April 10-12, in Beverly, MA USA with field leaders in female reproductive biology in health and disease! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIF5...youtube.comRegenerative Biology of the Female Reproductive System Meeting PromoYouTube video by KeystoneSymposia 000
