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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Jemma Evans is Deputy Head of the Endometrial Remodelling Laboratory at The Hudson Institute of Medical Resaerch and a career development fellow at the School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University. Her research is focused on understanding how the lining of the uterus becomes ready (receptive) for the implantation of an embryo, as well as the key controllers of communication between the uterus and the embryo.
This readiness and communication in the peri-implantation period is critical to understand new ways to 1) improve pregnancy rates in infertile couples and 2) target these critical factors to maintain the endometrium in a non-receptive state through the development of novel contraceptives.
It is becoming increasingly clear that the local environment within the uterus can have an effect on development of the baby. Optimising this environment is, therefore, critical in ensuring the health of both mother and baby.
Dr Evans’ current research focuses on the role of obesity-associated advanced glycation end products in uterine health and maternal-embryo communication. She is also examining the role of local exosomes in the uterine environment and how these may be altered in infertile women.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Biochemistry (Toxicology), BSc (Hons), University of Surrey
Award Date: 1 Jul 2004
Research area keywords
- endometrial biology
- embryo implantation
- inflammation
Network
Projects
- 3 Finished
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Reappraisal of the mechanisms underlying implantation success or failure
Salamonsen, L., Greening, D. W., Evans, J., Simpson, R. J., Catt, S. & Vollenhoven, B.
1/01/18 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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Research output
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Menstrual fluid endometrial stem/progenitor cell and supernatant protein content: cyclical variation and indicative range
Wyatt, K. A., Filby, C. E., Davies-Tuck, M. L., Suke, S. G., Evans, J. & Gargett, C. E., Aug 2021, In: Human Reproduction. 36, 8, p. 2215-2229 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
A novel “embryo-endometrial” adhesion model can potentially predict “receptive” or “non-receptive” endometrium
Evans, J., Walker, K. J., Bilandzic, M., Kinnear, S. & Salamonsen, L., Jan 2020, In: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 37, 1, p. 5-16 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
8 Citations (Scopus) -
CRISP3 expression drives prostate cancer invasion and progression
Volpert, M., Furic, L., Hu, J., O'Connor, A. E., Rebello, R. J., Keerthikumar, S., Evans, J., Merriner, D. J., Pedersen, J., Risbridger, G. P., McIntyre, P. & O'Bryan, M. K., Jul 2020, In: Endocrine-Related Cancer. 27, 7, p. 415-430 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
Endometrial inflammasome activation accompanies menstruation and may have implications for systemic inflammatory events of the menstrual cycle
Azlan, A., Salamonsen, L. A., Hutchison, J. & Evans, J., 1 Jun 2020, In: Human Reproduction. 35, 6, p. 1363-1376 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus) -
Exosomes and soluble secretome from hormone-treated endometrial epithelial cells direct embryo implantation
Gurung, S., Greening, D. W., Catt, S., Salamonsen, L. & Evans, J., Jul 2020, In: Molecular Human Reproduction. 26, 7, p. 510-520 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
19 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
- 4 Editorial responsibility
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Molecular Human Reproduction (Journal)
Jemma Evans (Associate editor)
2019 → 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Scientific Reports (Journal)
Jemma Evans (Editorial board member)
2018 → 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics (Journal)
Jemma Evans (Editorial board member)
2017 → 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Reproduction, Fertility and Development (Journal)
Jemma Evans (Associate editor)
2016 → 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Press / Media
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Understanding the biology and evolution of menstruation
4/01/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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The womb may hold the secret to healing chronic wounds
18/12/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Trying to Make a Baby? These Foods Can Affect Your Fertility
3/12/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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The impact of diet on the uterine environment
14/11/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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