Phyllis and Mark Leppert Foundation for Fertility Research

“Expenses supplies 307 software 1,104 web hosting 407 travel 1,035 conference expense 2,500 awards 5,843 dues & subsricptions 215 event expenses 7,660 taxes & licenses 30 total 19,101”

“Promotion of intellectually rich fundamental science in reproductive biology by provided peer-reviewed grants to qualified investigators and by conducting conferences for the scientific community as well as providing education for the public.”

“The organization awarded two junior scientists. The winner of the award for the oral presentation was margeaux wetendorf, a member of kathleen carons laboratory at university of north carolina. Her presentation cigarette smoke-exposed adrenomedullin high mice exhibit abnormal placenta and delayed embryonic development. J. Tyler ramsey, winner of the campion award for best poster at the 2018 meeting of the triangle consortium for reproductive biology presented his work on endocrine disruptors in tea tree and lavender oils at the march meeting of the endocrine society. The presentation was noted by the press and was covered by the media, including bbc, time, forbes, new scientists, newsweek, science daily, todays parent, healthline and others. Go to these links to to see the press release as well as the presentation of dr. Ramsey along with two other presentations. The video is really worth viewing. Https://www.endocrine.org/news-room/2018/chemicals-in-lavender-and-tea- tree-oil-appear-to-be-hormone-disruptors & https://www.youtube.com/watch? V=xl_sbr394ka&feature=youtu.be the organization conducted its 4th annual gala. Honorary chair matt barber kicked off the evening for the sixty-five attendees. It was an enjoyable evening spent socializing with friends and colleagues at the croasdaile country club. Liquid pleasure kept everyone dancing with its lively music. The outstanding senior scientist award was given to susan murphy, associate professor of ob/gyn at duke university for her work on epigenetics.”