Francisco J. Diaz
Associate Professor of Reproductive Biology, Pennsylvania State University
Interests
- Reproductive biology
- Nutrition and reproduction
- Ovarian function
- Oocyte development
Education
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Ph.D., 2003
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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M.S., 1999
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Biography
Francisco’s research focuses on understanding the molecular and functional interactions between oocytes and granulosa cells that promote production of a fertile oocyte. This knowledge can then be used to (1) develop better therapeutic interventions for infertility or species preservation and (2) develop better reproductive management tools for animal agriculture.
Publications
B Arbeithuber, MA Cremona, J Hester, A Barrett, B Higgins, K Anthony, F Chiaromonte, FJ Diaz, KD Makova.
Advanced age increases frequencies of de novo mitochondrial mutations in macaque oocytes and somatic tissues.
P NATL ACAD SCI USA,
2022.
B Arbeithuber, J Hester, MA Cremona, N Stoler, A Zaidi, B Higgins, K Anthony, F Chiaromonte, FJ Diaz, KD Makova.
Age-related accumulation of de novo mitochondrial mutations in mammalian oocytes and somatic tissues.
PLOS BIOL,
2020.