Professor Geraldine Hartshorne

Geraldine Hartshorne

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Professorial Fellow

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Reproductive Health
Room CSRL 00113
University Hospital
University of Warwick
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX 		Tel: 02476 968 697
Fax: 02476 968 653
Email: Geraldine.Hartshorne@warwick.ac.uk
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RESEARCH PROFILE


Oocyte formation and female meiosis
Oocyte growth and maturation
Fertilisation, embryo development and blastocyst formation
Fertility preservation and cryostorage
Apoptosis and viability markers
Clinical embryology
Focus on basic research with potential clinical application

BACKGROUND


Geraldine Hartshorne joined the University in 1995, working first in the Department of Biological Sciences, and moving to Warwick Medical School in 2006. She was among the first appointments heralding the Medical School and holds a joint position as Scientific Director of the Centre for Reproductive Medicine at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. Specialising in reproductive medicine, her research aims to improve understanding of the scientific basis of fertility and infertility, with particular emphasis on oocyte and embryo development and function. Her expertise spans research and clinical applications. She has taken a lead nationally in the continued professional development of Clinical Embryologists and is Chair of the Panel of Examiners at the Royal College of Pathologists. She holds several professional advisory roles, and she advised the EU, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, the Health Professions Council and the Department of Health.

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS


  • Masculinities, infertility and mens health; towards a theoretical understanding of mens experiences of infertility treatments, with Dr Alan Dolan, School of Health and Social Studies, Prof Geraldine M Hartshorne - Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Funded by: ESRC, Project Start Date: 01/04/2011 Project End Date: 31/05/2012

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SELECTED PUBLICATIONS


  • Gilbert, E., Adams, A., Mehanna, H., Harrison, B. and Hartshorne, G. M.(2011) 'Who should be offered sperm banking for fertility preservation? A survey of UK oncologists and haematologists' Annals Of Oncology (1209-14)
  • Turner, S., Wong, H. -P., Rai, J. and Hartshorne, G. M.(2010) 'Telomere lengths in human oocytes, cleavage stage embryos and blastocysts' Molecular Human Reproduction 16 (9), 685 - 694 (1360-9947) [article]
  • Sozou, P. D., Sheldon, S. and Hartshorne, G. M.(2010) 'Consent agreements for cryopreserved embryos: the case for choice' Journal Of Medical Ethics 36 (4), 230 - 233 (0306-6800) [article]
  • Hartshorne, G. M., Lyrakou, S., Hamoda, H., Oloto, E. and Ghafari, F.(2009) 'Oogenesis and cell death in human prenatal ovaries: what are the criteria for oocyte selection?' Molecular Human Reproduction 15 (12), 805 - 819 (1360-9947)
  • Sozou, P. D., Sheldon, S. and Hartshorne, G. M.(2009) 'Withdrawal of consent by sperm donors' British Medical Journal 339 b4297 (0959-535X)

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Conferences

RESEARCH DEGREES SUPERVISED

  • Control of early human follicle growth in vitro, Date of Completion: 2007
  • The relationship between meiosis and apoptotic cell death during oocyte development, Date of Completion: 2005
  • Nature and effects of cell death in human preimplantation embryos, Date of Completion: 2003
  • The effects of factors influencing human oocyte maturation upon fertilization and preimplantation embryo development, Date of Completion: 2003
  • Molecular Investigations of mammalian meiosis, Date of Completion: 2003
  • The role of nitric oxide in mouse follicle development, survival and ovulation in vitro, Date of Completion: 2001
  • Telomere measurement in human preimplantation embryos
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