2026 Griswold Symposium on Reproductive Health

About the event

The Griswold Symposium (formerly the Center for Reproductive Biology Retreat) explores scientific contributions in the fields of female and male reproduction, endocrinology, reproductive disorders, and cancer biology.

On behalf of the School of Molecular Biosciences and the Center for Reproductive Biology (CRB), it is my pleasure to welcome you to Pullman, WA, for the 2nd Michael D. Griswold Symposium on Reproductive Health.

This meeting honors Dr. Griswold’s extraordinary legacy while showcasing frontier research in reproductive biology, biotechnology, and epigenetics. Over two days, you will hear from distinguished keynote speakers, participate in trainee presentations, and network with researchers committed to advancing the science of reproduction and health.

We are especially pleased to host this event within the CRB, where participants can experience our state-of-the-art research environment and foster collaborations across disciplines.

Wei Yan, MD, PhD

Speakers

Masahito Ikawa

Osaka University

Dr. Ikawa received his Ph.D. from Osaka University in 1997. After working as JSPS postdoctoral fellow and a Research Associate at Genome Information Research Center in Osaka University, he spent 2 years at The Salk Institute in the USA as a Research Associate. After returning to Osaka University in 2002, he became an Associate Professor in 2004 and was appointed to the current position in 2012. He was awarded JSPS Prize in 2013. His lifework is to study mammalian reproductive systems using genetically engineered mice.

Jodi Flaws

Professor, Comparative Biosciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaigne

The main focus of my laboratory is to determine the environmental factors that affect the female reproductive system. Specifically, the research in my laboratory is designed to address the following major questions: (1) Which genes and hormones regulate the normal development and function of the ovary? (2) What are the effects of environmental toxicants on the development and function of the ovary? (3) What are the mechanisms that underlie the effects of reproductive toxicants on the ovary? (4) Are environmental exposures associated with reproductive abnormalities in women?

Aleksander Rajkovic

Professor, University of California San Francisco

Aleksandar Rajkovic is a Professor of Pathology and Obstetrics/Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. He is a Stuart Lindsay Distinguished Professor in Experimental Pathology I. He serves as the UCSF Chief Genomics Officer and is the Medical Director and Chief of the Center for Genetic and Genomic Medicine (CGGM) that organizes, coordinates and oversees Clinical Genetics and Genomics Services across the entire UCSF Health System. He also serves as the Director of the Genomic Medicine Initiative.

Pablo Ross

Chief Scientific Officer, STgenetics

As CSO, Dr. Ross leads the Research and Development (R&D) Technical Team, which specializes in animal genetics, genomics, male and female reproduction, flow cytometry, and product development. He maintains a strong tie to academia as a Professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis, where he previously served as Vice Chair. He frequently represents STgenetics at global forums, such as the Animal AgTech Summit, discussing topics like methane inhibitors and sustainable livestock production.

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