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Dr. Zoe Johnston is a Lecturer at the University of Dundee, affiliated with the School of Medicine and the Department of Diabetes Endocrinology and Reproductive Biology. Her research focuses on male contraception development, reproductive biology, and the impact of environmental factors on fetal endocrine systems. She employs high-throughput screening platforms to identify compounds affecting sperm motility and develops tools for studying human spermatozoa. Her work also explores fetal adrenal gland development and the consequences of maternal smoking or exposure to chemicals like etoposide on fetal health.
Research interests include male contraceptive mechanisms, pharmacological modulation of sperm function, steroidogenesis in fetal organs, and the effects of environmental toxins on endocrine systems. Her studies bridge medicinal chemistry, cell biology, and developmental biology to address fertility, contraception, and pregnancy-related health challenges.
Dr. Johnston's recent publications highlight advancements in contraceptive drug discovery, fetal endocrine signaling disruptions linked to maternal obesity, and the impact of cigarette smoke components on adrenal steroid production. Her work contributes to understanding both normal developmental processes and pathological conditions arising from environmental or pharmacological exposures.
