GRK 533: Cell-Cell Interaction in Reproduction

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Knowledge about molecular mechanisms of cell function and cell-cell interaction in the reproductive process is essential for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility and diseases associated with pregnancy. The clinical relevance of the research training group "Cell-Cell Interaction in Reproduction" lies in a steadily growing number of patients who suffer from disturbed fertility (in Germany about 10-15% of couples in the reproductive age are unintentionally infertile). In the field of veterinary medicine, species protection and top performance at the cost of fertility are important problems that need to be studied. Nevertheless there are only few specialised and well trained clinicians or scientists in the field of human medicine as well as in veterinary medicine. The aim of the research training group is to offer a broad and excellent education for medical doctors (MD), veterinarinans (VMD) and natural scientists and to make progress in the field of reproductive medicine and reproductive biology. The research training group is intended to give a solid basis for later specialisation of the graduates in the field of human and animal reproduction. Besides experience that can be gained in the clinical fields of endocrinology, andrology, gynaecology and urology, fields of basic science such as anatomy, biology, physiology, physiological chemistry, molecular biology will be included in the programme. This concept was also developed to enhance public acceptance of the socio-economical benefits and relevance in the field of reproduction.