Join us for the DCRC Webinar on July 11 at 2:00 PM Central (Chicago) time.
Decoding key dynamics of placental development using single-cell omics technologies
Presented by Kimberly Davenport, Washington State University
Description
Pregnancy loss in cattle imposes a significant financial burden on producers. Successful pregnancy relies on many different biological processes, including the development and maintenance of the placenta. The placenta facilitates nutrient transport, gas exchange and waste removal, and serves as the primary interface between the mother and fetus. Disruptions in placental development can lead to pregnancy failure, clearly highlighting the need to identify essential mechanisms that support pregnancy. Understanding these processes, both those unique to cattle and those shared across species, may reveal key genes and genomic regions for improved genetic selection and novel strategies to reduce pregnancy loss. This webinar will explore mechanisms driving placental development in cattle using single-cell RNA and ATAC sequencing as well as cross-species comparisons at single-cell resolution.
Bio for Dr. Davenport
Davenport joined the Washington State University staff in 2023. Prior to that, she completed a postdoctoral fellow in reproductive and developmental biology at the University of Missouri. She earned her PhD in animal physiology, master’s degree in animal science and bachelor’s degree in animal and veterinary science – all from the University of Idaho.
Veterinarians may earn one Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) credit for attending this DCRC webinar. To learn more about this opportunity, contact JoDee Sattler at: jodee@dcrcouncil.org.
If you are a DCRC member and cannot attend the live program, you may access the webinar at www.dcrcouncil.org by July 25, 2025.
