Class Reproductive Biology

Biology of Reproduction has become the central area of ¿¿both animal reproduction and Human Reproduction. It is important, therefore, that in a cycle of studies in Biology, the students contact with a theme with strong presence and potential in the field of scientific investigation, animal production and conservation, and human health. This last branch has become an area of ¿¿great research activity in cellular and molecular biology, endocrinology, medical genetics, pharmacy, physiology, as well as technological development - eg optimization of medical and laboratory equipment and devices. It is also a current topic of political debate and national and international regulation. Finally, the title "Embryology Specialist / Human Reproduction" is recognized by the " Ordem dos Biologos" . ESHRE recognizes Embryologist as a profession. It thus becomes an area that brings together, in its basis and application, several areas of the life sciences and is in frank expansion and development

1. Basic concepts of cell biology
   1. Cell division in reproductive cells
   2. Cell communication and gametogenesis
   3. Embryonic stem cells
2. Male Reproduction
   1. Fetal testicle - Histology
   2. Male reproductive system
   3. Spermatogenesis
   4. Spermogram (WHO)
3. Female Reproduction
   1. Fetal ovary - Histology
   2. Female reproductive system
   3. Oogenesis
4. Early embryonic development
   1. From fertilization to 1st cleavage
   2. Implantation
5. Causes of infertility
   1. The infertile couple
   2. Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
6. Laboratorial Procedures in Reproductive Biology
   1. Sperm selection
   2. IUI/IUD
   3. IVF/ICSI
   4. Embryo classification and transfer
   5. IVM
   6. PGT-A, PGT-SR, PGT-M
7. Cryopreservation
   1. Basic principles
   2. Freezing/thawing: gametes, embryos, ovarian tissue and testicular tissue
8. Legislation regarding ART

Avalability of the Laboratory of Embryology and Human Reproduction of the University.

• Johnson, Martin H.; Everitt, Barry J. Essential Reproduction . 8th ed, Wiley-Blackwell, 2018. Série Essentials. ISBN: 978-1-119-24639-8
  • Essential Reproduction provides an accessible account of the fundamentals of reproduction within the context of cutting-edge knowledge and examples of its application. It provides a multidisciplinary approach integrating anatomy, physiology, genetics, behaviour, biochemistry, molecular biology and clinical science, to give thorough coverage of the study of mammalian reproduction.
• Elder, Kay and Dale, Brian. In Vitro Fertilization . 3rd ed., Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2010. ISBN:9780511984761
  • Theoretical aspects of gametogenesis and embryo development at the cellular and molecular level. Requisites for a successful IVF laboratory and the basic technologies in ART. Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, vitrification and stem-cell technology, are comprehensively covered.