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W. Steven Ward Research Webpage

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Titles

  • Professor of the OB/GYN & Women's Health Department

Education

  • Undergraduate Training - American University of Beirut
  • Graduate School Training - Vanderbilt University
  • Post-Doc Training - John Hopkins University

Research

Research Focus
Molecular Biology & Reproductive Biology
 
Primary Objective
My focus is on sperm chromatin structure and early embryonic development.  We also study ovarian aging.  Our research has direct implications for fetal development and male/female fertility.
Research Interest
  • Sperm Chromatin
  • Early Embryonic Development
  • Ovarian Aging
  • Fetal Development
  • Male & Female Fertility
Research Expertise
  • Basic Science
Research Topics
  • Sperm Chromatin
  • Polar Body Extrusion
  • Ovarian Premature Aging
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Recent Publications

Oocyte-specific EXOC5 expression is required for mouse oogenesis and folliculogenesis.
Wu H, Nguyen H, Hashim PH, Fogelgren B, Duncan FE, Ward WS. Oocyte-specific EXOC5 expression is required for mouse oogenesis and folliculogenesis. Mol Hum Reprod. 2024 Jul 22:gaae026. doi: 10.1093/molehr/gaae026. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39037927.
Ryuzo Yanagimachi: Pioneer in fertilization and assisted reproductive biology technology.
Ward MA, Roberts RM, Ward WS. Ryuzo Yanagimachi: Pioneer in fertilization and assisted reproductive biology technology. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2024 Jan 16;121(3):e2320501121. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2320501121. Epub 2024 Jan 8. PMID: 38190518; PMCID: PMC10801875.
Low levels of mouse sperm chromatin fragmentation delay embryo development.
Nguyen H, Ribas-Maynou J, Wu H, Quon B, Inouye T, Walker B, Langaman C, Huang TTF, Ward WS. Low levels of mouse sperm chromatin fragmentation delay embryo development. Biol Reprod. 2023 Nov 15;109(5):635-643. doi: 10.1093/biolre/ioad106. PMID: 37658763; PMCID: PMC10651064.
Functional Aspects of Sperm Chromatin Organization.
Ribas-Maynou J, Nguyen H, Wu H, Ward WS. Functional Aspects of Sperm Chromatin Organization. Results Probl Cell Differ. 2022;70:295-311. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-06573-6_10. PMID: 36348112; PMCID: PMC9671218.