Jessica Motta (PhD candidate) has been awarded a Presidential Fellowship. The Presidential Fellowship is the most prestigious award given by the Graduate School at The Ohio State University to recognize the outstanding scholarly accomplishments and potential of graduate students entering the final phase of their dissertation research. Congratulations Jessica on a well deserved recognition!
More information can be found here.
Congratulations to Jessica Motta who was one of the recipients of the 2023 American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) Student Scholarship Award.
Congratulations to Caleb Rykaczewski who received the Department of Animal Sciences Outstanding Graduate Student Award in the MS category. The award is presented to one MS student in recognition of their academic excellence and service to their fellow graduate students and the Department. Well done Caleb!
Congratulations to Natalia Folchini who’s proposal titled “Assessment of the Role of Increased Utero-Ovarian Blood Flow in Corpus Luteum Maintenance During Pregnancy in Cattle” was awarded ~$5,000 from the CFAES Internal Grants Program (IGP). Natalia’s proposed research builds on one of the main focus areas of the lab directed at understanding the physiological mechanisms involved in pregnancy maintenance beyond classical maternal recognition of pregnancy in cattle.
Congratulations to Cameron Hayden who successfully completed the exit seminar and final examination required for the Master of Science program in the Department of Animal Sciences. Cameron’s thesis is titled “Optimization of ovarian superstimulation before ovum pick-up and in vitro embryo production in pregnant cattle”. Well done Cameron!
Congratulations to Jessica C L Motta who obtained 1st place in the poster presentation competition for the Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences (FAES) academic area at the 36th Hayes Graduate Research Forum. The forum is organized by The Ohio State University and was held in Columbus – Ohio, March 4th. The abstract presented by Jessica was titled “Effect of pattern of p-FSH treatment prior to ovum pick-up on ovarian response and in vitro embryo production in pregnant Holstein heifers”, which is part of Jessica’s research thesis. Besides of a monetary award, Jessica and the winners from the other academic areas were selected to apply for a $1,200 grant provided by the Ohio State Chapter of Sigma Xi for research-based effort.
Congratulations to Daniela Saade who received runner-up in the Undergraduate Poster Competition at the 48th Annual Meeting of the International Embryo Technology Society (IETS) held in Savannah, January 10 – 13, 2022. Daniel’s abstract titled “Blood sample type and storage conditions affect circulating anti-Müllerian hormone concentrations in cattle” was selected as a finalist upon submission and Daniela received $1,000 travel grant to present her work at the Annual Meeting and participate in the final stage of the competition. Abstracts from student finalists are judged based on the quality of the poster presentation by a panel of judges from the Education Committee of the IETS Foundation. Congratulations to Daniela for her outstanding work!!
The OSU Repro Lab is once again partnering with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association to offer Calving Clinics as part of the Cattlemen’s Academy. Upcoming dates and locations:
For more information and to register visit the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association website.
The current research project focused on the utilization of on-animal sensors to monitor beef bull reproductive performance during natural mating was recently featured in the monthly newsletter published by the Office of Research at the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Click here to learn more about it.
A Graduate Research Assistant position is available for a Ph.D. student in the laboratory of Dr. Alvaro Garcia-Guerra in the Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University. The successful candidate will work on an ongoing USDA-NIFA funded project directed at investigating pregnancy loss and the mechanisms implicated in maintenance or regression of the corpus luteum beyond classical maternal recognition of pregnancy in ruminants.
The goal of the OSU Repro Lab is to investigate the biology of ovarian follicle development and early pregnancy to enhance fertility. We also focus on the application of reproductive physiology to the development and implementation of reproductive technologies and management strategies to enhance reproductive success, efficiency and sustainability of beef and dairy production systems. The research group currently consists of 6 graduate students (4 MS and 2 PhD) and 2 undergraduate students.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, enthusiastic with a strong interest in reproductive physiology. Requirements include a M.S. degree in Animal Science, Biological Science, or closely related field with a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0. Applicants must also meet minimum departmental, college and university requirements for acceptance into the graduate program.
Starting date: Spring (January), 2022
Application: Please submit a CV or resume, transcripts, personal statement and names and contact information for three references to Dr. Alvaro Garcia-Guerra (garciaguerra.1@osu.edu)
For additional information contact: Alvaro Garcia-Guerra, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, 323 Plumb Hall, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210. Office: (614) 292-6583; Email: garciaguerra.1@osu.edu