SSR @SSRepro
The Society for the Study of Reproduction's official Twitter account. ssr.org Wakefield, MA Joined June 2010-
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Only 5 days left to register! Join Dr. Johnson, winner of the 2025 Biology of Reproduction Research Paper of the Year award, to learn how fetal-derived EVs prepare the uterus for placentation. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #ReproductiveBiology #Placentation #Webinar #Science
Do you have exciting research, a recent publication, or a significant achievement you'd like to share with the reproductive biology community? Submit your spotlight today and help us highlight the diverse and impactful contributions within SSR. form.jotform.com/251628293088061
Missed the 2025 Annual Meeting? Don't worry, you can still access the Plenary Sessions, Trainee Platform Competition, and online abstracts for just $95! Catch up on all the science and exciting presentations. Purchase your access here: members.ssr.org/store/viewprod…
Don't miss our webinar with Dr. Johnson, winner of the 2025 Biology of Reproduction Research Paper of the Year award! 🏆 He'll be sharing his insights on how fetal cells communicate with the mother to prepare the uterus for pregnancy. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
We value our members' contributions to reproductive science. If you know of an SSR member who has passed away, please help us recognize them respectfully by sharing their name and a few details via our form: form.jotform.com/251314191212140.
Ever wondered why not every sperm behaves the same way? 🤔 Dr. Pablo Visconti tackles this fascinating question, highlighting the "terrible" heterogeneity in sperm populations. Tune into the latest episode of "The Future Conceived" podcast! 🎙️ buzzsprout.com/1786803/episod…
Mentoring relationships can be incredibly rewarding, but what happens when they're simply not working? Dr. Marisa Bartolomei offers bold advice: 'If a mentor, mentee relationship is not working... you have to cut losses.' Listen to the full episode 🎧 buzzsprout.com/1786803/episod…
We're thrilled to announce the Top 12 images of the #ReproBioArt 2025 Contest, along with the winners of the People’s and SSR Members' Choice Awards! 🎉✨Explore all images submitted to this year's contest and the science behind them woobox.com/2poyka.
Considering an academic career? 🎓 Hear Dr. Marisa Bartolomei on why the #postdoc experience is essential for aspiring faculty! It's about independent research and proving success in diverse environments. Don't miss her insights! 🎧 buzzsprout.com/1786803/episod… #FutureConceived
📚 The research landscape is booming with info! Dr. Marisa Bartolomei dives into what truly matters in training beyond just facts: critical thinking, writing, and doing science. Even with AI & Google, these skills are irreplaceable. Listen here 🎧 buzzsprout.com/1786803/episod…
The 2025 SSR Annual Meeting begins in style with a stunning Opening Ceremony at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. A perfect setting to launch a week of learning and collaboration in reproductive science.
📢 Just 3 days to go until the 2025 Annual Meeting! The excitement is building! Get ready for an incredible lineup of sessions and connections. See you very soon! Details & Registration: ssr.org/events/2025-an… #SSR2025 #AnnualMeeting #Event
Are you a SSR Trainee attending the 2025 SSR Annual Meeting later this month? Think about signing up to volunteer! It is an excellent way to boost your CV and help put on an awesome conference experience! @SSRepro
The 2025 Annual Meeting is just two weeks away! We're counting down the days until we can connect with all of you for a fantastic event filled with learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Mark your calendars and join us! Register here: ssr.org/events/2025-an…
Don't forget! Voting for #ReproBioaArt closes on July 15th! See the beauty of reproductive research! Explore breathtaking images from reproductive scientists woobox.com/2poyka . Vote and help us amplify this vital work by liking or reposting!
Voting is NOW OPEN for the 2025 ReproBioArt contest! Explore incredible art inspired by reproductive biology and cast your vote for your favorites. Every vote counts! Vote here: woobox.com/2poyka #ReproBioArt #ScienceArt #VoteNow
Ready to dive into the cutting edge of reproductive biology? The SSR Annual Meeting 2025 offers a fantastic opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate. Find out more and register here: ssr.org/events/2025-an… #SSR2025 #ScienceConference #Reproduction
See the beauty of science! #Reproductive_Health is #Human_Health! Explore breathtaking images from reproductive scientists. Cast your vote for #ReproBioArt and help us amplify this vital work by liking or reposting! Everyone can vote! woobox.com/2poyka"
How is our changing environment affecting reproduction? 🤔 Join CHA Health Systems' "Focus Session" at #SSR2025 in Washington, DC! We're exploring "Emerging Global Challenges for Reproduction." Learn more & see the full agenda: ssr2025.eventscribe.net/index.asp?laun…

Prof Niamh Forde @niamhforde
4K Followers 2K Following Prof Molecular Reproductive Biosciences #firstgen @UniversityLeeds, AE @ReprodJournal, @SRF_Repro Council, @leedsomics 🧬📚🥘🎶🚣♀️ 🏃🏻♀️🇮🇪🇪🇺she/her
Peter James Hansen @ufpjhansen
3K Followers 1K Following Researcher focused on embryonic development in domestic animals and effects of heat stress on mammals.
Farners Amargant Rier... @FarnersRiera
1K Followers 973 Following Reproductive biologist working to understand the mechanical and molecular basis of folliculogenesis. Asst. Professor at @WashU_OBGYN. Catalan in the US.
Lisa Akison @DrLisaAkison
3K Followers 2K Following @UQMedicine; ovaries, #DOHaD, preclinical models of #FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), repro health, teaching; mum; #loveparkrun; views are my own.
Rod Mitchell @RodTMitchell
2K Followers 515 Following Research lead for male fertility preservation in children with cancer. Professor & Paediatric Endocrinologist. Family 🧑🧑🧒🧒 & ⚽️ (usually in that order🤣)
John Schjenken @JESchjenken
2K Followers 2K Following Family, Science (Reproductive Immunology), Nature, Travel and Football. @HMRIAustralia @uni_newcastle
Dr Taylor Pini @TaylorPini
2K Followers 864 Following 🇦🇺 scientist - sperm, proteomics and all things repro👩🔬 Lecturer in vet repro @UQscience, head #MARBLab, host @repro_radio podcast
SRB @ReproductionSRB
4K Followers 1K Following Society for Reproductive Biology! The leading Australian Society for Reproductive Research! Sperm & eggs, through to pregnancy, everything in between and beyond
Joyce Harper @ProfJoyceHarper
9K Followers 3K Following Author, Podcaster, Public Speaker, Professor. Empowering women to have good health and happiness #yourfertileyears.
Rita Vassena @RitaVassena
3K Followers 625 Following CEO at @FecundisLab Reproduction, infertility & women health. Former CSO @eugin_en. Executive MBA @ESADE.
Reproduction journal @ReprodJournal
7K Followers 2K Following A Q1 journal in reproductive biology, publishing research & reviews. IF: 3.7. Owned by @SRF_Repro
ReDBioLab @redbiolab
2K Followers 1K Following Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory - Visit https://t.co/7cM0afjCRq - Tweets by RedBioLab team member @Valentina_Lodde
Omar Ammar @OmarRawi89
3K Followers 3K Following Embryologist & Clinical R&D Lead @ Louise🐣 | TEDx speaker | #ESHREjc editor & @theESHRE5 | Alum @CheveningFCDO, @Dundeeuni, @UniofOxford | Views own
Biology of Reproducti... @BiolReprod
5K Followers 189 Following The official Twitter account for the journal Biology of Reproduction. The official journal of the Society for the Study of Reproduction @SSRepro
Evelyn Telfer @evelyn_telfer
809 Followers 250 Following Professor of Reproductive Biology University of Edinburgh. Ovarian Biologist working on Fertility Preservation.
Sofía Ortega @msofia2009
985 Followers 431 Following Assistant Professor, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin
SRF @srf_societyuk
5K Followers 2K Following The Society for Reproduction and Fertility (SRF) aims to enhance the knowledge of reproductive processes and fertility in humans and animals.
NU Duncan Lab @NUDuncanLab
1K Followers 559 Following The Duncan Lab will be leaving this platform 1/1/25. Find us on @ https://t.co/B08kU9K9Zc
Paul Fowler @GrumpybaldProf
1K Followers 595 Following I have been committing acts of reproductive research for so long I may be starting to get the hang of it. Sort of. Opinions are my own not my employer's.
Michael Carroll @DrCarroll
2 Followers 26 Following Reproductive scientist, academic, educator, public science communicator
Justin @JustinGutBio
3 Followers 55 Following @NICHD_NIH postbaccalaureate fellow in the Weinstein Lab, @NCStateSciences graduate, and future PhD student | He/Him | All views expressed are my own | 🏳️🌈
RMNCAHContinuum @RMNCAHContinuum
15 Followers 59 Following Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Continuum of Care
Rachel Fenicle @RFenicle72595
367 Followers 5K Following
Ytoroohjie @Ytoroohjie8123
35 Followers 2K Following
Reproductive and Deve... @RDMjournal
49 Followers 105 Following Peer-reviewed journal highlighting reproductive and developmental medicine, with high-quality research indexed in DOAJ and Scopus.
Arif Pandit @_iaarif
232 Followers 376 Following 🔬 Researcher exploring the frontiers of Animal Production 🐄 Bridging science and farming for a better future
Awesomeness @awkwardscientis
5 Followers 266 Following
Fertila @fertilahealth
2 Followers 14 Following Innovating the global fertility market with unique solutions that reshape the future of health.
Ismael Pérez @IsmaPeB
124 Followers 288 Following
Oleksandra Tymchyshyn... @OTymchyshyna
0 Followers 25 Following
Bullnet @BullnetDN
62 Followers 147 Following Welcome to the Bullnet project, a Marie Curie Doctoral Training Network focused on improving bull fertility and funded by the European Union.
Serge Nef @SergeNef1
304 Followers 134 Following Professor @unige interested in gonadal sex determination and testicular function in mammals
Twojauq @Twojauq051
55 Followers 2K Following
Icawgiec @Icawgiec7331
62 Followers 2K Following
Meisam Zaferani @meisam_zaferani
626 Followers 480 Following Biophysicist | Immigrant | First Gen | Husband | Coffee Addict ☕️
Dr Tiffany Kosch 👩... @TAKosch
953 Followers 824 Following Senior Research Fellow in amphibian conservation, genomics, synthetic biology, and chytridiomycosis. Lover of the outdoors, detection dogs and scuba diving.
Karima Djerroudib @EMRYOmindset
1 Followers 26 Following Clinical Embryologist certified ESHRE. TIZIRI IVF laboratory chief and general secretary of the Algerian Society of Reproductive Medicine SAMERE
Julio C. Chavez @jcchavez_1
4 Followers 160 Following
Yflawbaw @Yflawbaw566127
34 Followers 1K Following
Fojou @Fojou35758
32 Followers 1K Following
John Chai @ZhirongChai
3 Followers 43 Following
Fatima Belkacemi @belkacemi94692
30 Followers 1K Following
Florencia Heber @Flops_h
1 Followers 19 Following
mmm @Alejand18105357
0 Followers 47 Following
heARTbeat.art @heARTbeat_art_
4 Followers 54 Following heARTbeat is a next-gen Cloud-native SaaS Platform designed to securely automate and ease Fertility Clinic Management.
Astrid CAV @arellano_astrid
185 Followers 367 Following
Fatma Baiomy @f_baiomy
0 Followers 57 Following
D.sadik bilal @Dsadikbila59722
1 Followers 63 Following
Farzad Asgari @farzad_asg
240 Followers 829 Following Researcher, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Signal Processing, Remote Sensing
Yami @YamiGamaleri
279 Followers 313 Following
Asfiha Tarannum @AsfihaT263
25 Followers 865 Following A science aficionado who likes to read, write, research and travel
Safety Straw @safetystrawinc
20 Followers 280 Following 💡 Safety Straw instantly changes colors if your drink has been tampered with. 📍Michigan State Made 🥂 Sip Safe, Stay Aware.
Robin Young @RobinYoung52
34 Followers 88 Following Publisher of Orthopedics This Week Founder of PearlDiver and Liventa Bioscience Multiple patent holder
Shikanov Lab @ShikanovLab
182 Followers 75 Following
Shuhan Yang @ShuhanYang51169
0 Followers 135 Following
Biogenics, Inc @BiogenicsInc
2 Followers 15 Following Biogenics, Inc is a respected global leader in the manufacturing, supply and service of unique instruments for Cryobiology, Assisted Reproduction, and emerging
Saad @saadzam17
4 Followers 52 Following Theriogenologist | OPU-IVEP | Veterinary Officer | seeking PhD
IntoWild @euvlook
77 Followers 1K Following
Hossam shaheen @Hossamshaheen_1
4 Followers 202 Following Passionate about bioinformatics|, cancer biology|,| molecular biology|, lan undergraduate student majoring in Biology and Chemistry|. [email protected]
Tania @algomasqhacer
85 Followers 357 Following Peruvian biologist with a major in genetics & biotechnology (UNMSM 🇵🇪)
Enrique I. Oliver, Ph... @EnriqueI_Oliver
475 Followers 2K Following #Postdoc at @univmiami | Organellar Ion Channels 🧫 Fluorescence Microscopy 🔬| 🐭| 🇲🇽
Prof Niamh Forde @niamhforde
4K Followers 2K Following Prof Molecular Reproductive Biosciences #firstgen @UniversityLeeds, AE @ReprodJournal, @SRF_Repro Council, @leedsomics 🧬📚🥘🎶🚣♀️ 🏃🏻♀️🇮🇪🇪🇺she/her
Peter James Hansen @ufpjhansen
3K Followers 1K Following Researcher focused on embryonic development in domestic animals and effects of heat stress on mammals.
ESHRE @ESHRE
16K Followers 243 Following Official X account of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology -- ESHRE. Tweet with us in style: https://t.co/e0EWktqzXr
John Schjenken @JESchjenken
2K Followers 2K Following Family, Science (Reproductive Immunology), Nature, Travel and Football. @HMRIAustralia @uni_newcastle
Dr Taylor Pini @TaylorPini
2K Followers 864 Following 🇦🇺 scientist - sperm, proteomics and all things repro👩🔬 Lecturer in vet repro @UQscience, head #MARBLab, host @repro_radio podcast
SRB @ReproductionSRB
4K Followers 1K Following Society for Reproductive Biology! The leading Australian Society for Reproductive Research! Sperm & eggs, through to pregnancy, everything in between and beyond
Sara Kemppainen @sarakemppainen
2K Followers 464 Following Light controlled 💡biomanufacturing at @ProlificMachine. Prev. investor and grant funder at @fiftyyears & @reprogrants. @SlushHQ alumna.
ReDBioLab @redbiolab
2K Followers 1K Following Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory - Visit https://t.co/7cM0afjCRq - Tweets by RedBioLab team member @Valentina_Lodde
Biology of Reproducti... @BiolReprod
5K Followers 189 Following The official Twitter account for the journal Biology of Reproduction. The official journal of the Society for the Study of Reproduction @SSRepro
SRF @srf_societyuk
5K Followers 2K Following The Society for Reproduction and Fertility (SRF) aims to enhance the knowledge of reproductive processes and fertility in humans and animals.
NU Duncan Lab @NUDuncanLab
1K Followers 559 Following The Duncan Lab will be leaving this platform 1/1/25. Find us on @ https://t.co/B08kU9K9Zc
Paul Fowler @GrumpybaldProf
1K Followers 595 Following I have been committing acts of reproductive research for so long I may be starting to get the hang of it. Sort of. Opinions are my own not my employer's.
Lisa Vrooman @la_vrooman
1K Followers 775 Following Asst. professor conducting basic research to prevent pregnancy complications and miscarriages. Opinions are my own.
The Yao Lab @TheYaoLab
473 Followers 182 Following Reproductive & Developmental biologists interested in everything related to sex differentiation from gonads to genitalia. Tweets are mine. 🇹🇼🇺🇸🇫🇷🇵🇪🇦🇷
Alberto M. Luciano @AlbertoMLuciano
1K Followers 895 Following Professor of anatomy and embryology at @LaStatale. Researcher in reproductive and developmental biology, co-founder of @redbiolab
ASRM @ASRM_org
19K Followers 852 Following ASRM is dedicated to the advancement of the science and practice of reproductive medicine through advocacy, education, research, and ethical patient care.
Stephanie Pangas, PhD @spangas
449 Followers 221 Following professor 👩🏫 scientist🔬sometimes runner🏃🏻♀️nature enthusiast 🌺 all views are my own.
Development @Dev_journal
29K Followers 410 Following Development is a leading research journal in the field of developmental biology, covering stem cells, regeneration, evodevo, epigenetics, morphogenesis and more
Cell Reports @CellReports
141K Followers 144 Following Cell Reports is an open-access journal at Cell Press, publishing weekly. Tweets by Cell Reports editors.
Marine Biological Lab... @MBLScience
26K Followers 14K Following The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is an international center for research & education in biology & ecology in Woods Hole, MA. An affiliate of @UChicago.
Gates Foundation @gatesfoundation
2.0M Followers 1K Following Our mission is to create a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life.
ArinOestreich @ArinOestreich
203 Followers 189 Following Postdoc at Washington University in Farsh Guilak’s lab studying maternal obesity and the developmental origins of osteoarthritis.
Vardit Ravitsky @VarditRavitsky
4K Followers 2K Following Bioethicist. President and CEO, The Hastings Center. U Montreal & Harvard Medical School. Past President, International Association of Bioethics.
Prof Michelle D. Laza... @InsidOutAnatomy
2K Followers 413 Following Relationships matter, at least the anatomical ones|All Tweets are my own|SFHEA|AU University National Teaching Excellence Awardee|
IRRS2023 @irrs2023
291 Followers 288 Following International Ruminant Reproduction Symposium May 28-June 1 2023 Galway Ireland 🇮🇪 🐮 🐄 🐑 🐐 🐪 🐫 🦙 🦙
Kylie Dunning @DrKylieDunning
1K Followers 1K Following Reproductive and developmental biology; Follicles, eggs and embryos | University of Adelaide | Mum of 3 | She/Her | Views are my own
Bérénice A. Benayou... @BBParis1984
3K Followers 2K Following Associate professor @USC Gero. French scientist. Aging, omics, immunity, sex-dimorphism. Views my own. She/her.
Arora Lab @aroralab
315 Followers 181 Following The Arora Lab uses developmental genetics and 3D imaging, to understand how hormones influence the uterine architecture to modulate early pregnancy.
Darya Behnia @daryasportfolio
11 Followers 6 Following The girl behind the Tweets! Copy written by me. Graphics are a combination of my designs, external designers, and other organizations' designs.
Dawit Tesfaye, PhD @DtesDawit
242 Followers 179 Following Assoc. Prof. Scientist @ColoradostateU Interested in #female_fertility #Proudethiopian #Harar #Jijiga. Tweets = Mine
Shuo Xiao @shuoxiao118
290 Followers 243 Following Assistant Professor and Reproductive Biologist & Toxicologist at Rutgers University
BWFUND @BWFUND
7K Followers 3K Following Information and news account for BWF, a private #foundation that supports #biomedical research, career development for scientists, and #stem education in N.C.
Savannah Speckhart, P... @slspeckhart
523 Followers 337 Following Postdoc studying trophoblast cells, pregnancy, and the uterine-placental interface | @KUMedCenter @KUMCrepro | @SSRepro Trainee Representative
Heewon Seo @phdpigs
11 Followers 28 Following Reproductive biologist @UMD. Focusing on placental development in domestic animals.
Association of Reprod... @ARCScientists
4K Followers 434 Following ARCS is a UK professional body run by Reproductive Scientists supporting the needs, research and development interests of those involved in reproductive science
Oxford Academic @OUPAcademic
109K Followers 3K Following Oxford University Press’s academic news and insights for the thinking world, brought to you by OUP's social media team.
ESC @ESC_RH
245 Followers 57 Following
BlackinRepro @BlackinRepro
45 Followers 12 Following
Monika Kaczmarek @mm_kaczmarek
93 Followers 152 Following Reproductive biologist #reprocks Leading science & leading people | Group Leader & Director of @InLife_PAN
Ewelina Bolcun-Filas @EwelinaBolcunF
817 Followers 537 Following Geneticist @jacksonlab. Studying #meiosis, #reproduction and #oncofertility. Opinions are my own.
JorgensenLab @JorgensenLab
251 Followers 184 Following Primary interests are in sex differentiation of all species. We embrace curiosity in science. And strive to provide a welcome & inclusive environment for all.
One Honest Ovary @TheHonestOvary
457 Followers 354 Following an almond-sized egg reservoir addicted to hormones and saving humans from extinction!
I'm a Repro Biologist @ReproRocks
1K Followers 630 Following The latest reproductive biology from the scientists & medics at the coal face! #reprorocks #reprotwitter #letstalkaboutsex
bioRxiv @biorxivpreprint
137K Followers 23 Following Daily summaries of preprints posted in each bioRxiv Subject Area. Find ways to get social media alerts to individual papers at https://t.co/wrlEW1phDV
National Academy of S... @theNASciences
59K Followers 1K Following As advisors to the nation, we recognize and advance outstanding science for the benefit of society. Journals: @PNASNexus, @PNASNews | President: @Marcia4Science
ICAR @ICAReproduction
913 Followers 171 Following International Congress on Animal Reproduction. Next meeting in Obihiro, Japan 26-30 June, 2026
AAAS @aaas
143K Followers 467 Following Updates from AAAS, the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Join us: https://t.co/iUvdZveVpd
AACN Policy @AACNPolicy
5K Followers 1K Following AACN is a nonpartisan organization that serves to educate and advocate for nursing education, research, and practice.
Male Contraceptive In... @MaleBCNow
2K Followers 1K Following We provide #funding and #advocacy support for the development of new forms of #MaleContraception & champion #ReproductiveAutonomyforALL
Dr. Geraldine Delbes @GDelbes
490 Followers 449 Following Reproductive and developmental toxicology. Associate professor at @inrsciences; twin mom;coffee lover;opinion my own🏳️🌈
Lauren Foster, Ph.D. @Lauren_C_Foster
207 Followers 294 Following Interested in my students, women's health, gender & trans issues, reading, wine, cooking, conversation, & people watching. BLM, social justice & equity.
Oxford Journals @OxfordJournals
48K Followers 617 Following News and research from Oxford Journals at Oxford University Press.
SSR Trainees @SSR_Trainees
1K Followers 421 Following The official trainee account for the Society for the Study of Reproduction (@SSRepro).
Marilyn Renfree @MarilynRenfree
870 Followers 510 Following Reproduction & development researcher, professor, dog lover, mentor, mum
Buffer @buffer
936K Followers 54K Following Create and share social media content anywhere, consistently. Built with 💙 by a global, remote team.
Marie-Charlotte Dumar... @MC_Dumargne
282 Followers 625 Following Exploring sperm epigenomes in @Romain_Barres lab within @geckoconsortium • Postdoc @McGillU • PhD @InstitutPasteur @Sorbonne_Univ_
A/Prof Antoinette Ana... @ANZoncofert
865 Followers 1K Following The Future Fertility research group led by A/Prof Anazodo undertakes research and advocacy about reproductive concerns of cancer patients #blackwomeninmedicine
resolveadvocacy @resolveadvocacy
3K Followers 2K Following Center for Infertility Justice fights for and protects access to care for everyone in the infertility community.
resolveorg @resolveorg
16K Followers 12K Following RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association improves the lives of women and men living with infertility.
Monica M Laronda, PhD @mmlaronda
538 Followers 679 Following Researcher, Woman, Amateur Runner/Sailor/Kayaker/SUPer, @LurieChildrens @NorthwesternU @NIH @BWFUND @MBLScience @TheEndoSociety @ASRM_org @SSRepro | My thoughts
Inside Science &Tech @InsideSciTech
55K Followers 449 Following We're 24/7 #science & #tech news, finding the top stories of the day and putting them in one place. Follow us on Facebook for more: http://t.co/bbgY0NClH5
Qi Chen @qichen_lab
2K Followers 817 Following Associate Professor @UUtah @UofUMedicine | sperm RNA-mediated epigenetic inheritance, embryo development, small RNAs, RNA modifications & diseases
Wei Yan @weiyanReprod
329 Followers 432 Following A physician scientist working on all things related to reproduction
Rockefeller Universit... @RockefellerUniv
20K Followers 1K Following The Rockefeller University is a world-renowned center for research and graduate education in the biomedical sciences, chemistry, bioinformatics and physics.