Farners Amargant i Riera

Dr. Farners Amargant i Riera is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington University in St. Louis. She is affiliated with the Roy and Diana Vagelos Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences (DBBS), specifically the Developmental, Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology and Molecular Cell Biology programs, and the Center of Regenerative Medicine. Her laboratory investigates ovarian function using multidisciplinary approaches.

Her research focuses on:

• How biochemical and biomechanical ovarian signals regulate folliculogenesis and oocyte quality
• Mechanisms of reproductive aging and diseases like PCOS
• Using follicle culture, advanced microscopy, molecular biology, bioengineering tools
• Working with mouse models and human tissue samples

Analyses of her recent publications (2018-2025) reveal consistent focus on reproductive biology themes: ovarian aging mechanisms, in vitro gamete maturation techniques, folliculogenesis regulation, and interspecies comparative studies of oogenesis. Her work bridges basic science with clinical applications in reproductive medicine.

Dr. Amargant i Riera mentors PhD/MSTP students and leads a research team including postdoctoral associates and undergraduate researchers. Her laboratory employs cutting-edge techniques to address fundamental questions in reproductive biology with translational potential.