29th Annual Texas Forum for Reproductive Sciences
The 29th Annual Texas Forum for Reproductive Sciences was hosted at UT Southwestern April 18 – 19, 2024.
About the Forum
The annual forum fosters collaboration among basic and clinical reproductive scientists from institutions across the region. The engaging program includes short talks and poster presentations delivered by students, fellows, and junior faculty members.
Join us for an enriching exchange of ideas and insights within the vibrant community of female and male reproductive science.
Speakers and Organizers
Plenary Speakers
Director, Center for Reproductive Genomics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Talk title: “The role of Argonaute proteins in regulating the transcriptional activity of sex chromosomes during meiotic prophase I and beyond”
Chief Scientific Officer, STgenetics, Navasota, TX
Talk title: “Epigenetic remodeling of the bovine embryo”
Associate Professor, Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Talk title: "A Cellular Anatomy of Human Lower Urinary Tract in Health and Disease"
Deputy Chief, Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Durham, NC
Talk title: “Calcium at fertilization and offspring growth – connections and implications”
Forum Organizers
- Mala Mahendroo, Ph.D.
2024 TFRS Program Chair - Chandra Yallampalli, Ph.D.
2024 TFRS Meeting Organizer - Katie Guhin
Administrative Contact - Candy Wilburn
Administrative Contact
Schedule
| Date | Time | Agenda |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 18 | 12–1 p.m. | Registration and lunch |
| Thursday, April 18 | 1–5 p.m. | Forum: UT Southwestern Medical Center |
| Thursday, April 18 | 6–9 p.m. | TFRS Social/Dinner: El Fenix Mexican Restaurant 1601 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX |
| Thursday, April 18 | 9:30 p.m. | Gathering at hotel |
| Friday, April 19 | 8–2 p.m. | Forum: UT Southwestern Medical Center |
Lodging
Dallas Marriott Suites Medical/Market Center
2493 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
1-888-236-2427
Reservation link
Please reserve before 3/28/2024 for the special reduced rate.
UT Southwestern room rate for a double suite or king suite: $160.00 per night
Taxes: 17.95% (subject to change)
Parking fee: $5.00
Room block reserved for: 4/18/2024–4/19/2024
Room block name: 29th Annual Texas Forum for Reproductive Sciences Room Block APR2024
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Market Center
2727 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
1-214-630-5332
Reservation link
Please reserve before 3/21/2024 for the special reduced rate.
UT Southwestern room rate for a double suite or king suite: $163.20 per night
Taxes: 17.95% (subject to change)
Parking fee: none
Room block reserved for: 4/18/2024–4/19/2024
Room block name: TFRS Conference
Note: The after-dinner reception on April 18 at 9:30 p.m. will be at the Marriott Suites.
Contact
For questions about TFRS, katherine.guhin@utsouthwestern.edu Katie Guhin or candy.wilburn@bcm.edu Candy Wilburn.