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CRR @CRRDMU Dec 17, 2025

Prof Cathy Herbrand talks on the BBC World Service about the news that sperm from a donor with a gene mutation has been used to produce nearly 200 children, some with childhood cancer. Available for 25 days, listen from 26m 50s into the recording. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w1…

CRR @CRRDMU Dec 12, 2025

Outgoing CRR Director Prof Nicky Hudson provides expert comment on the tragic news that sperm from a donor who unknowingly carried the gene variant for Li-Fraumeni syndrome was used to create almost 200 children. Some have since had childhood cancer. theconversation.com/one-sperm-dono…

theconversation.com One sperm donor fathered 200 children and passed on a deadly mutation – and it could easily happen... Why better screening won’t be enough.

CRR @CRRDMU Jun 23, 2025

Today we're delighted to welcome @R_Arkell to talk about her research on sodium valproate and pregnancy. SV is a potentially lifesaving medication for epilepsy and BPD. Its association with foetal risk raises questions of consent, autonomy and risk in pregnancy prevention.

CRR @CRRDMU Feb 28, 2025

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CRR @CRRDMU Jan 16, 2025

A reminder the CRR is taking expressions of interest for ESRC-funded post-doctoral fellowships. Please get in touch by 1 February.

CRR @CRRDMU Dec 5, 2024

Looking to do a post-doc in social studies relating to reproduction? Recently completed your PhD in the UK? We are taking expressions of interest. Email cathy.herbrand@dmu.ac.uk before 1 Feb for a discussion in the first instance. More info on the scheme: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/….
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