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Professor Robert Bruce Gilchrist is a Senior Researcher at UNSW Sydney's School of Women's and Children's Health, specializing in Oocyte Biology and Reproductive Endocrinology. He serves as Director of the Oocyte Biology Research Unit, pioneering advances in oocyte-somatic cell communication and in vitro maturation (IVM) technologies.
- B.Rur.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc.Agr, D.Sc.Agr. (University of Göttingen, Magna cum laude), FSRB
His research focuses on oocyte paracrine signaling through factors like GDF9 and BMP15, which regulate cumulus cell differentiation and folliculogenesis. He developed SPOM (Simulated Physiological Oocyte Maturation) and leads global efforts to implement hormone-free IVM systems in clinical and veterinary applications.
Recent publications (2024-2025) highlight his work in metabolic imaging for oocyte quality assessment, NAD+ repletion for chemotherapy-induced infertility, and AI-driven radiomic signatures for reproductive aging analysis. His 274 total publications demonstrate impact across Reproductive Biology, Assisted Reproductive Technology, and Metabolic Reproductive Disorders.
Scientific recognition includes:
- European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology Established Scientist Award (2006)
- Society for Reproductive Biology Award for Excellence (2009)
- NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship (APP1023210, 2012-16)
Current grants (2024-2025) involve IVM optimization (NHMRC Project Grants), GDF9/BMP15 signaling (NHMRC Development Grant), and non-invasive embryo diagnostics (NIH Grant). He has mentored 16 PhD/Masters students and 14 Honours students to completion.
