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Sexual reproduction is a complex and highly regulated process essential for successful propagation and diversification of genetic complements, beginning with germ cell development and completing with birth of live young. For successful reproduction, a plethora of events including gametogenesis, ovulation, fertilization, implantation, and placentation requires precise regulation; the success of each go-ahead event is dependent on the accomplishment of the preceding event. Research on these events and their coordination has been translated into clinical practice, particularly for enhancing successes in fertility clinics, controlling gynecological diseases and developing contraceptives. This meeting is designed to bring together a diverse group of leaders, established and rising in the field, who study the complex regulation of reproduction and related developmental processes. The speakers and participants will comprise a group that uses a variety of model systems to better understand the processes relevant to human and animal reproduction and fertility regulation.