A new wave for growing viable oocytes in vitro. This project aims to transform how ovarian follicles are grown in the laboratory using an innovative method: suspension using sound. The project expects

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A new wave for growing viable oocytes in vitro. This project aims to transform how ovarian follicles are grown in the laboratory using an innovative method: suspension using sound. The project expects to generate new knowledge on crucial steps in mammalian development and how to provide optimal conditions for follicle culture using newly developed acoustic technology. Expected outcomes include the development of new platforms to monitor and optimise growth of the developing follicle, ultimately increasing how many viable eggs can be grown from stored ovarian tissue. This should provide significant benefits across disciplines with potential application to threatened species protection and economic benefit through development of novel, next-generation reproductive biotechnologies.. Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships. Field: 3109 - Zoology. Lead: A/Prof Kylie Dunning