I am interested in the use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) to conserve biodiversity and propagate endangered species. I am particularly intrigued by ex-situ gamete preservation initiatives and the application of in-vitro fertilization techniques to animals on the brink of extinction, such as the case of the Northern White Rhino.

I am currently conducting research in the GASP (Gabor-Aspbury) lab at Texas State University, exploring the effect of thermal stress on sperm quality and telomeric damage. Understanding the variability and constraints on sperm production in animals, especially under thermal regimes predicted by climate change models, will be fundamental to future sperm collection and preservation procedures as well as developing artificial insemination protocols.