BIOCHEMISTRY OF MAMMALIAN REPRODUCTION

Dr Joe Carroll

M.J. Carroll BSc, MA, PhD.
Phone: + 353-1-896-1615
Fax: + 353 - 1 - 6772400
Email: mcarroll@tcd.ie
Location: Room 3.09, Biomedical Sciences Institute

Research Interests

The role of the exterior surface of the cell in the regulation of the differentiation and development of the early mouse embryo is being investigated. Currently, attention is directed to:

(a) Gene expression in the early mouse embryo.
(b) The toxicity of ionizing radiation to embryos and other cells.
(c) The masking of trophoblastic antigens to allow attachment of the embryo to the uterus.
(d)The factors which promote adhesiveness and invasiveness in the differentiating pre-trophoblastic cells.
(e) The plasma membrane of spermatozoa.
(f) Infertility in the human Male.

Research Students

Nick Jagoe
Investigation of Infertility in the human Male.

Financial Support

HRB and BRI

Collaborators

Rotunda Hospital Infertility Unit