Case Western Reserve University · BiologyThe Fertility Nexus Lab
Christina Farr Zuend · Cleveland, Ohio
Research Focus
Dr. Christina Farr Zuend's lab at Case Western Reserve University focuses on understanding infertility in couples, particularly in the context of in vitro fertilization (IVF). The lab investigates the role of the microbiome and immune factors in both female and male reproductive systems to identify potential causes of infertility and improve IVF outcomes. By analyzing samples and interactions between partners, the research aims to discover new therapeutic strategies and predictive models for increasing the chances of successful pregnancies.
infertilitymicrobiomeIVFreproductive healthcouple interactions
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the microbiome's role in male and female infertility.
AIM 02Characterize the immune factors affecting implantation success.
AIM 03Assess the impact of the seminal microenvironment on semen quality.
AIM 04Identify intra- and inter-partner signatures that contribute to infertility.
AIM 05Develop novel predictive models to increase clinical pregnancy rates.
Skills the Lab Values
flow cytometryRNA sequencingmetabolomicscomputational analysisbiopsy techniques
Output against the department
Publications29bottom 3% of dept.999th of 1,033
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Citations278bottom 1% of dept.1,020th of 1,033
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