Diana Laird, PhD

We seek to understand what shapes the development and aging of our gametes, the egg and sperm. In the context of reproduction, we study cell heterogeneity, selection, and interactions between gametes and their supporting cells. We use imaging together with genomic approaches in laboratory mice, naked mole rats, and human tissues. Our work is motivated by solving infertility, optimizing healthy aging, and understanding how environmental exposures affect reproductive health.