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MRC National Institute for Medical Research

Discover the fascinating world of male infertility and the genes involved in sperm production. Learn about the current challenges in IVF and the potential for male contraceptives. Explore the career prospects in genetics, from lab technician to journalist and beyond.

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MRC National Institute for Medical Research

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  1. MRC National Institute for Medical Research

  2. Outline of talk • Who am I? • What do I study? • What does my work involve? • Further education and careers in science Outline of talk • Who am I? • What do I study? • What does my work involve? • Further education and careers in science

  3. GCSEs A levels GCSEs Double science English literature English Language Maths French History PE RE Double science English literature English Language Maths French History PE RE Biology Chemistry Geology Biology Chemistry Geology ? ? PhD PhD Degree Degree Developmental Genetics Genes involved in male infertility Developmental Genetics Genes involved in male infertility Natural Sciences Biological specialising in Genetics Natural Sciences Biological specialising in Genetics Who am I? A levels ? ? ?

  4. What do I study? How are sperm made? What genes are needed for this? Why study this? • Infertility • 1/6 couples have fertility problems; predicted to rise to 1/3 by 2015 • IVF has 15% success rate • Shortage of sperm donors in UK for IVF • Male infertility often caused by sperm abnormality or deficiency • 9% UK males (2.5 million) have low sperm count. • Targets for male contraceptives

  5. What does my work involve?

  6. Career prospects Masters degree Lab tech PhD Journalist Police officer After an undergraduate degree in biology…… Accountant Banker Management consultant Lawyer Teacher Pharmaceuticals Medicine

  7. Career prospects Journal editor Patent law Post doctorate researcher Science communication Banking After a PhD…. teacher Lecturer Lab head pharmaceuticals medicine

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