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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Rosalind Franklin University's Reproductive Immunology program, which is ranked No. 1 in the world by ScholarGPS, presented groundbreaking data in reproductive immunology at the annual meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Immunology (ASRI), May 24โ28, in Lexington, Kentucky. Presenters included the No. 7โranked clinician-scientist in the field today, Joanne Kwak-Kim, MD, MPH, FCRI, ASRI, RFU's director of reproductive medicine and immunology, who chaired a session called "Breaking Barriers: Innovative Immunotherapies in Human Reproduction."
Infertility rates in the United States are increasing. Reproductive immunology plays an important role in identifying and treating immune-mediated causes of infertility, which has significant implications for advancing women's health. The U.S. total fertility rate โ the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime โ fell from about 3.6 in 1960 to 1.6 in recent years. This is well below the replacement rate of 2.1 required to maintain a stable population absent immigration. Annual births have declined as well, falling from a peak of more than 4.3 million in 2007 to closer to 3.6 million today.
"While these numbers reflect different factors, identifying factors and mechanisms associated with infertility puts us one step closer to finding ways to correct deficits and promote successful pregnancies," said Janice Urban, PhD, RFU's interim executive vice president of research. "The pioneering work conducted by our Reproductive Immunology and Clinical Immunology Laboratory researchers reflects RFU's position as a global leader in the field."
In addition to Dr. Kwak-Kim, RFU presenters included:
RFU research was also presented in poster sessions:
About Rosalind Franklin University
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is committed to serving the global population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. Founded in Chicago in 1912, RFU embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA. Recognized for its research in the areas of neuroscience, brain related diseases, inherited disorders, diabetes, obesity, and gait and balance, the university includes Chicago Medical School, College of Health Professions, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, and the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Learn more at rosalindfranklin.edu.
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