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\"Dr.Thank you for visiting our laboratory, a place for junior scientists who have passion for science. This is their laboratory for learning scientific skills, experimenting new ideas, growing to excellency and developing new knowledge for all. These goals are achieved by working on a few projects. One of the main themes of the laboratory is to elucidate the mechanism governing the breakdown and rupture of the follicle<\/strong>\u00a0during the ovulatory process. This process is activated by a surge of luteinizing hormone (LH), a pituitary gonadotropin, which triggers dramatic changes in the ovary at molecular, biochemical, and physical levels, eventually leading to the rupture of a mature follicle, releasing an egg. However, many of the key factors involved in and the mechanism governing the process of LH release and follicle rupture are yet to be unveiled. Our research team aims to reveal the LH-induced\u00a0intraovarian <\/em>molecular events and the roles that ovarian steroid hormones play in this process, ultimately to help women who suffer from infertility caused by ovulatory defects. Other exciting projects include reproductive toxicology, novel roles that sex steroids play in reproductive\/non-reproductive tissues and generation of novel transgenic animals and databases for shared uses<\/strong>. Please take a moment to explore our projects<\/a>, meet our people and see some funny or serious photos taken by our team members. Please contact any of our team members if you are interested in our projects or want to collaborate with us. You can find their email contacts and projects in the \u2018People\u2019 <\/a>\u00a0section.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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plin29<\/a><\/span><\/span>2026-03-28T19:38:43-05:00<\/span>

ENDO 2026 Meeting<\/a><\/h4>

Mary\u2019s abstract, \u201cSelective ablation of ESR1 expression in ESR2-lineage cells disrupts neuroendocrine control of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis,\u201d was selected for Oral Presentation and received the Outstanding Abstract Award<\/a> for ENDO 2026 meeting<\/a>.
\nJiEun received the Endocrinology Early Career Forum Travel Award<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/article>

plin29<\/a><\/span><\/span>2026-03-28T19:37:21-05:00<\/span>

University of Illinois Undergraduate Research Symposium 2026<\/a><\/h4>

Lea was selected for an Oral Presentation at the University of Illinois Undergraduate Research Symposium<\/a> on 4\/30\/2026.
\nAshley was selected for a Poster Presentation. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/article>

plin29<\/a><\/span><\/span>2026-03-28T19:35:03-05:00<\/span>

Travel Awards 2026<\/a><\/h4>

Mary received the Comparative Biosciences Research Trainee Group Travel Award.
\nMary also received the Comparative Biosciences Travel Award, (and in 2024, too!)
\nJiEun also received the Comparative Biosciences Travel Awards, in 2026, 2025, and 2024. (Three years in a row!) <\/p>\n<\/div><\/article>

plin29<\/a><\/span><\/span>2026-03-28T19:32:05-05:00<\/span>

Department of Comparative Biosciences Annual Retreat (10\/28\/2025)<\/a><\/h4>

JiEun won the Lightning Talks Oral Presentation Award.
\nMary won a Poster Competition Award.
\nCongratulation!<\/p>\n

https:\/\/vetmed.illinois.edu\/about-the-college\/comparative-biosciences\/<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/article>

plin29<\/a><\/span><\/span>2026-03-28T19:28:50-05:00<\/span>

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Travel Awards 2025<\/a><\/h4>

Mary was selected as a Toxicology Scholar for the NIH Interdisciplinary Environmental Toxicology Training Grant Program.
\nJiEun and Mary both received Society for the Study of Reproduction Trainee Travel Award.
\nJiEun and Mary both received Dr. Janice M. Bahr Travel Awards for the SSR meeting.
\nJiEun received The Society for the Study of Reproduction Extra Trainee Travel Award.
\nMary [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/article>

plin29<\/a><\/span><\/span>2024-10-28T11:23:35-05:00<\/span>

Reproductive Endocrinologist Introduces Game-Changing Approach to Animal Sterilization<\/a><\/h4>

https:\/\/vetmed.illinois.edu\/2024\/09\/10\/nonsurgical-sterilization-for-dogs-cats-pigs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/article>

plin29<\/a><\/span><\/span>2024-10-28T11:21:39-05:00<\/span>

Get to Know CheMyong Jay Ko<\/a><\/h4>

https:\/\/vetmed.illinois.edu\/2024\/08\/29\/get-to-know-chemyong-jay-ko\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/article>

plin29<\/a><\/span><\/span>2024-07-25T11:55:09-05:00<\/span>

Highlight about our recent published study: Gonadal function in male mice disrupted by prenatal risk factors<\/a><\/h4>

https:\/\/www.igb.illinois.edu\/article\/gonadal-function-male-mice-disrupted-prenatal-risk-factors<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/article>

plin29<\/a><\/span><\/span>2024-07-25T11:43:50-05:00<\/span>

DEHP and High-Fat Diet During Pregnancy May Severely Impact Male Reproductive Health<\/a><\/h4>