Research sheds light on new strategy to treat infertility

OHSU scientists advance technique to turn a skin cell into an egg; could help same-sex couples, others have children genetically related to both parents

By Erik Robinson March 08, 2024 Portland, Oregon

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In vitro gametogenesis research at OHSU

OHSU co-authors on a new study advancing a method of in vitro gametogenesis, or IVG, include, from left to right, Nuria Marti Gutierrez, Ph.D., Paula Amato, M.D., Aleksei Mikhalchenko, Ph.D., and Shoukhrat Mitalipov, Ph.D. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Shoukhrat Mitalipov, Ph.D. (OHSU)

Paula Amato, M.D. (OHSU)

Somatic cell nuclear transfer

OHSU researchers are advancing a strategy based on somatic cell nuclear transfer to treat infertility through in vitro gametogenesis, or IVG. A study published today describes the science behind the technique demonstrated in a mouse model. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)