Gametogenesis and early embryonic development

Our group works in the area of knowledge of reproductive biology, reproductive veterinary medicine and gametogenesis. The lab is interested in understand the genetic (especially through mRNA splicing and ncRNAs) and epigenetic mechanisms that controls spermatogenesis and early embryo development, and their impact on fertility, sperm selection, sex determination, embryo/foetal development and adult health. Understanding these processes is essential both for their use in animal production and for understanding the causes of infertility in animals and humans.