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Spearheading the Agenda for Research in Reproductive Medicine

The ASRM Research Institute focuses on areas that will have the most impact on the practice of reproductive medicine, particularly when other funding sources are inadequate. Funding from the institute will allow current researchers and the next generation of researchers to explore relevant topics, such as basic human gametes and embryos, the human trophectoderm, the role of precision medicine in reproductive care, and access to care.

Congratulations to the FY24 ASRM Grant Recipients

Click here to learn more about each awardee!

ASRM Discovery & Innovation 
Grant Awardee
Lubna Pal, MBBS, MRCOG
Yale School of Medicine
ASRM Pilot & Exploratory 
Grant Awardee
Heidi Cook-Andersen, MD, PhD
University of California, San Diego
Diversity Fellowship Research Award
(Supported by an educational grant provided by EMD Serono)
Aileen Portugal, MD
Washington University, St Louis
Investigation of Undiagnosed Infertility Award
(Supported by an anonymous philanthropic gift)
Christine Metz, PhD
The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
SREI Young Investigator Award
(Supported by an educational grant provided by Ferring Pharmaceuticals)
Michelle Volovsky, MD
Yale School of Medicine
Jones Foundation Reproductive Scientist Award
(Supported by the Howard and Georgeanna Jones Foundation)
Chao Zhou, PhD
Washington University
ASRM Pilot & Exploratory
Grant Awardee
Rossella Cannarella, MD, PhD
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
KY Cha Award
(Supported by the Asia-Pacific Biomedical Research Foundation)
Jaroslav Slamecka, PhD 
University of California, San Diego
ASRM Health Disparities & Family Building Award
(Supported by an educational grant provided by Progyny)
Alyssa Kosturakis, MD, MS
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
SREI Young Investigator Award
(Supported by an educational grant provided by Ferring Pharmaceuticals)
Salomeh Salari, MD, MS
University of Iowa
ASRM Discovery & Innovation
Grant Awardee
Berna Sozen, PhD
Yale School of Medicine
Diversity Fellowship Research Award
(Supported by an educational grant provided by EMD Serono)
Austin Johnson, MD
University of Washington
RPLA Research Award
(Supported by the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association)
Abey Eapen, MBBS, PhD
University of Iowa
ASRM Health Disparities & Family Building Award
(Supported by an educational grant by provided Progyny)
Staci Marbin, MD
University of Miami
Nurse/Physician Assistant Research Award
(Supported by an educational grant provided by EMD Serono)
Emily Smith, MSN, CRNP
Penn Medicine