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Marcu D, Egeberg DL, Richer G, Houston B, Delgouffe E, Saritas G, Ammar O, Wehrli L, Djari C, de la Iglesia A. Empowering tomorrow's leaders: the impact of the 15th Network of Young Researchers in Andrology (NYRA) meeting on male reproductive health and interdisciplinary collaboration. Biol Open 2024; 13:bio060178. [PMID: 38180243 PMCID: PMC10810558 DOI: 10.1242/bio.060178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
Abstract
The 15th Network of Young Researchers in Andrology (NYRA) meeting, held at the Palace de Caux, Switzerland, served as a valuable platform to disseminate cutting-edge research and facilitate interactions among early-career researchers and trainees in andrology from around the world. Preceding the 22nd European Testis Workshop, the 2-day event brought together participants from a variety of countries to discuss a range of topics pertaining to men's reproductive health and biology. Specific focuses included piRNAs in mammalian reproduction, biomolecules enhancing sperm physiology, advances in in vitro spermatogenesis, reproductive strategies across species, and career development. A dedicated 'scientific speed-dating' social event also stood out, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaborations and strengthening ties within the scientific community. The high participation rate of the meeting highlighted its value in connecting the andrology community. Finally, the announcement of NYRA's merger with the European Academy of Andrology (EAA) marked a pivotal moment, enabling NYRA to support young researchers while collaborating with the EAA to advance andrology research. The 15th NYRA meeting played a crucial role in enhancing knowledge dissemination and andrology research, empowering young researchers, and addressing key challenges in male infertility.
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Affiliation(s)
- Daniel Marcu
- Network for Young Researchers in Andrology (NYRA), 08021 Barcelona, Spain
- School of Biological Science, University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ Norwich, UK
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- Network for Young Researchers in Andrology (NYRA), 08021 Barcelona, Spain
- European Sperm Bank Struenseegade 9, 2, 2200Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Network for Young Researchers in Andrology (NYRA), 08021 Barcelona, Spain
- Biology of the Testis lab, University Medical Campus, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090Brussels, Belgium
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- Network for Young Researchers in Andrology (NYRA), 08021 Barcelona, Spain
- School of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Network for Young Researchers in Andrology (NYRA), 08021 Barcelona, Spain
- Biology of the Testis lab, University Medical Campus, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090Brussels, Belgium
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- Network for Young Researchers in Andrology (NYRA), 08021 Barcelona, Spain
- University Department of Growth and Reproduction, Section GR-5064, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Network for Young Researchers in Andrology (NYRA), 08021 Barcelona, Spain
- Ar-Razzi Hospital, 8968+JF2 Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Genetic Medicine and Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, CH-1211 Genève 4, Switzerland
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- Department of Genetic Medicine and Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, CH-1211 Genève 4, Switzerland
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- Network for Young Researchers in Andrology (NYRA), 08021 Barcelona, Spain
- Université Paris Cité, INSERM, CNRS, Institut Cochin, F-75014 Paris, France
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Dissemination and communication of knowledge by the European Academy of Andrology. Andrology 2022; 10 Suppl 2:113-115. [DOI: 10.1111/andr.13249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Rajpert-De Meyts E, Krausz C. European Academy of Andrology (EAA): Annual Report 2021. Andrology 2022; 10:619-624. [PMID: 35443085 DOI: 10.1111/andr.13165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Ewa Rajpert-De Meyts
- Secretary of the Executive Council of the European Academy of Andrology, Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen, Denmark
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- President of the European Academy of Andrology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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