Daniel Marcu

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Dr Daniel is a reproductive biologist with a BSc in Biomedical Science, a MSc in Prenatal Genetics in Fetal Medicine and is currently a Senior Research Associate at the University of East Anglia (UEA). His research is focused on sperm biology with emphasis on sperm performance, selection and genomics. Daniel has also worked in world leading research institutions including the University College London, Francis Crick Institute, Wellcome Sanger Genome Institute and University of the Western Cape. There he researched several aspects of male fertility, reproduction and genetics.

Daniel works with a variety of model organisms to address his scientific questions including fish, sea urchins, mice and humans. His research will provide crucial insights into human fertility as well as animal breeders using in vitro fertilisation. Daniel is interested in the use of technology to overcome infertility disorders and improve health span.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Postdoctoral research associate, University of East Anglia

Education

  • 2024 
    University of East Anglia, PhD - Sperm Biology and Genomics
  • 2019 
    University College London, MSc - Prenatal Genetics and Fetal Medicine

Publications

  • 2023
    Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and Male Reproductive Health: Challenging the Future with a Double-Edged Sword,
  • 2022
    Accounting for the genetic load in assisted reproductive technology,
  • 2021
    Within-Ejaculate Sperm Selection and Its Implications for Assisted Reproduction Technologies,

Grants and Contracts

  • 2023
    Impact Acceleration Grant
    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Medical Research Council
  • 2021
    Innovation Proof of Concept Grant
    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding Source:
    University of East Anglia

Professional Memberships

  • European Academy of Andrology
  • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
  • Society for Reproduction and Fertility
  • International Society of Andrology

Contact Daniel for

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  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision