American Center for Reproductive Medicine American Center for Reproductive Medicine Centrum Excellentiae Est. 1993 A l u m n i Research Fellows • Summer Interns • ART Trainees 2 Get To Know Our Center The American Center for Reproductive Medicine is a research program of the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute of the Cleveland Clinic. Established in 1993, the Center is dedicated to cutting-edge, disease-oriented translational research and to the education of physicians and scientists. Our Center is rated as a leading center of excellence at the world-class Cleveland Clinic and the Department of Urology reigns in its ranking as either No. 1 or 2 Urology program in the nation by U.S.News & World Report. The American Center for Reproductive Medicine enjoys an international reputation for excellence and innovation in human reproduction and male infertility research and is dedicated to disseminating its results. Research papers from the Center’s staff are selected regularly for publication in distinguished medical journals. The Center’s website has been ranked No. 1 for research in reproductive medicine and andrology since 2001 by Google and other top search engines, attracting close to 974,877 visitors to date. Dr. Agarwal’s research group has produced the largest number of peer-reviewed, high-impact male infertility/ andrology research articles in the world1. Over the past 24 years, more than 1,000 physicians, scientists, biologists and medical/pre-med students from over 50 countries worldwide have received their research and ART training at the American Center for Reproductive Medicine. 1Research trends and perspectives of male infertility: a bibliometric analysis of 20 years of scientific literature. Zhang et al, Andrology, 4(6), 990-1001, November 2016, ©American Society of Andrology and European Academy of Andrology. History, Mission and Vision The American Center for Reproductive Medicine was founded in 1993 as the research program of the Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic. HISTORY Our research fellowship, ART training and summer mentorship opportunities represent one of the largest and most comprehensive academic programs of its kind in the United States. Conduct cutting-edge research into the causes of human reproductive and sexual disorders, leading to the development of new treatments and cures, as well as MISSION training of physicians and scientists to advance the understanding of human reproduction, infertility and sexual function. Mentor and train each research fellow, trainee and summer intern using an individualized approach, to develop technical expertise and the ability to VISION work independently. Meet the Director Ashok Agarwal, PhD, HCLD (ABB), EMB (ACE) | Professor and Director Ashok Agarwal is the Director of Research at the American Center for Reproductive Medicine and the Director of the Andrology Center. He holds these positions at Cleveland Clinic, where he is a Professor at the Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and, since 1993, Senior Staff in the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute. Dr. Agarwal did his post-doctorate training in Reproductive Biology under a fellowship from The Rockefeller Foundation at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He was an Instructor in Surgery and then an Assistant Professor of Urology at Harvard Medical School from 1988 to 1992. Dr. Agarwal was appointed in 1993 by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, as the Head of the Clinical Andrology Center, which over the years under his leadership, has become a center of excellence for the diagnosis of male infertility and fertility preservation of men with oncological conditions in the United States. He is board certified as a Clinical Laboratory Director in Andrology by the American Board of Bioanalysis and serves as an https://sch“oATlasohr .oagksos oAegsgslae tr.hcwoeam ml, .mPoshytD /uc, piHt atCotiL odDna”st ?eou ncs ieGtra=otioFogPnl_e ij RnSdpciIhcAoeAlsaA, rsA eoJar&r vchihls= ite n&oi=ao Inspector for the College of American Pathologists “Reproductive Laboratory Program” for accreditation of Andrology & IVF Laboratories. Citation indices All Since 2011 Citations 42,264 25,995 Dr. Agarwal’s h-index is 103 (Google Scholar) and 72 Web of Science and 79 on Scopus respectively, while his citation count is nearly 40,057 h-index 107 81 [email protected] on Google Scholar as of Oct’ 2016. His RG score is 52.47 on 1,727 publications (750 articles, 30 books, 150 chapters and 750 conference i10-index * ‘All’ refers to y5ea4rl8y c itation indices f4ro4m6 1998 to 2015 Tel: +1.216.444.9485 papers). Dr. Agarwal is ranked as the #1 Author in Andrology/Male Infertility and ART-related research, based on a Global Ranking of Authors in Citations per year Andrology or Male Infertility report employing exhaustive searches of the Scopus database. Dr. Agarwal received the 2011 and 2012 Innovator 5000 4000 Award for the development of “Remote Sperm Banking Kits” from the Cleveland Clinic Innovations. He was thrice-awarded the Scholarship in Teaching Award in 2011, 2013 3000 2000 and 2014 by the Case Western Reserve University Medical School in recognition of his innovative Summer Internship Course in Reproductive Medicine, which has been held 1000 annually since 2008. Dr. Agarwal was recognized by a second Scholarship in Teaching Award in 2013 and 2014 for his distinctive Hands on Training Program in Advanced 200820092010201120122013201420152016 0 Reproductive Techniques, which has been conducted yearly since 2003. Dr. Agarwal’s current research interests are identifying biological markers of oxidative stress, DNA The bar chart above depicts yearly citations from 2007 to 2015 only. Search date: Feb 02, 2015 damage and apoptosis using proteomic research tools and bioinformatics analysis as well as preserving fertility in patients with cancer. He is actively involved in laboratory Search results from Dec’ 2016 and clinical studies assessing the efficacy of certain antioxidants in improving the fertility of male patients. 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Cleveland OH 44195, United States Research Collaborators 6, 9, 10 Tel: +1.216.444.9485 Research Overview 7 – 15 Our Fellows gain priceless research experience under Publications 9 – 15 Toll-Free: 1.800.CCF.CARE (ext. 4-9485) the strong mentorship of world-renowned experts in Recent Research Alumni 16 – 17 Fax: +1.216.445.6049 Fulbright Research Scholars 18 reproductive medicine and biology at our Center in About Our Center 19 – 20 the Cleveland Clinic. Email: [email protected] Research Alumni 21 – 22 http://www.ClevelandClinic.org/ReproductiveResearchCenter About ACRM 23 4 About Cleveland 24 Research Fellowship in Human Reproduction and Male Infertility Our Research Fellowship and training opportunities represent one of the most active, state-of-the-art and comprehensive programs in human reproduction and infertility in the United States. Our Fellows gain priceless research experience under the strong mentorship of world-renowned experts in reproductive medicine and biology at our Center in the Cleveland Clinic. Our Mission Our unique and methodical mentorship approach develops the researchers into independent and dynamic scientists of the highest caliber. American Center for ReprodWuctive Medicineho We Are AmeCriceannt ruCmen tEexr cfoer Rlleepnrtoidauec tEivste. M19e9d3i cine Centrum Excellentiae Est. 1993 Ashok Agarwal, PhD Rakesh Sharma, PhD Sajal Gupta, MD Edmund Sabanegh, MD Professor, Lerner College of Medicine Associate Professor, Department of Urology Assistant Professor, Department of Urology Chairman, Department of Urology Director, American Center for Reproductive Medicine Research Coordinator Assistant Research Coordinator Head, Section of Male Infertility Director, Andrology Center Department of Urology American Center for Reproductive Medicine American Center for Reproductive Medicine Professor, Lerner College of Medicine Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic 5 Our Research Fellows will • Receive personalized mentoring by well-known experts in Reproductive Research • Receive intensive hands-on training to master various basic and advanced research skills • Learn the basics of Good Laboratory Practices • Learn how to conduct a thorough literature review/ critical analysis of published research • Develop superior communication and presentation skills • Participate actively in cutting-edge reproductive research • Develop a strong foundation in human reproduction, assisted reproduction and infertility • Learn the process of developing a novel scientific research idea • Learn the techniques of writing a scientific bench research proposal Develop Valuable • Master the art of writing high quality scientific articles • Publish research findings in top-tier scientific journals Research Skills • Learn the fundamentals of research involving human subjects • Scientific integrity and accountability • Learn the basics of data management and biostatistical analysis • Professionalism and leadership • Learn to be an independent, confident and resourceful researcher • Discipline and time management • Motivation and self-direction • Team work and collaboration • Creativity and innovation • Organization and methodical planning Research & Training Methods • Effective interpersonal communication • Critical thinking and judgement • Problem solving and trouble shooting • Personal mentorship approach with daily supervision • Practical demonstration and hands-on training in laboratory techniques • Weekly research meetings for project planning and development • On-site and online courses on various research procedures • Training in literature review strategies and tools • Training in writing of scientific articles for publication • Lectures and presentations • Journal Club and group discussions During their Fellowship year at ACRM, our Research Fellows receive value added opportunities to participate in and... • Serve as a Mentor/Advisor during the Summer Mentorship program in Reproductive Medicine held annually in June and July. Go to http://www.clevelandclinic.org/reproductiveresearchcenter/summain.html to read more about our Mentorship Program. • Receive systematic and comprehensive hands-on ART Training completely free of charge during the Advanced Reproductive Techniques course held annually in Sept and Oct. Fellows who successfully complete their ART Training will receive a Certificate. Go to http://www.clevelandclinic.org/reproductiveresearchcenter/artmain.html to read more about our ART Training Program. 6 American Center for Reproductive Medicine American Center for Reproductive Medicine Centrum Excellentiae Est. 1993 The American Center for Reproductive MedRicienes heas acorllcabhora tCive orellaltaioCnebntrusm hExoceilplentrsiae Eastw. 1993 ittho mrasny highly esteemed scientists and clinicians from over 18 countries around the world. Some of our renowned collaborators include: Muhammad Abu-Elmagd, PhD Mohamed Arafa, MD, PhD Mourad Assidi, PhD Nabil Aziz, FRCOG, MD Ricardo Bertolla Chak Lam Cho Rima Dada, MD, PhD Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Doha, Qatar Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Liverpool, United Kingdom Sao Paulo, Brazil Hong Kong New Delhi, India Damayanthi Haitham Elbardisi, MD Sandro Esteves, MD, PhD Jaime Gosálvez, PhD Sezgin Gunes, PhD Avraham Harlev, MD Ralf Henkel, MD Durairajanayagam, PhD Doha, Qatar Campinas, Brazil Madrid, Spain Spokane, Washington Beer Sheva, Israel Belville, South Africa Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Sheryl Homa, PhD Dolores Lamb, PhD Ahmad Majzoub, MD Walter Cardona Maya, PhD Barbara Helm, PhD Peter Nagy, MD, PhD Sijo Parekattil, MD London, United Kingdom Houston, Texas Doha, Qatar Medellín, Colombia Heidelberg, Germany Atlanta, Georgia Clermont, Florida Botros Rizk, MD, PhD Ramadan Abdou Saleh, MD Luna Samanta, PhD Reecha Sharma, MD, MS Suresh C Sikka, PhD Laura Sirot, PhD Armand Zini, MD, FRCS(C) Mobile, Alabama Sohag, Egypt Orissa, India Philadelphia, PA New Orleans, Louisiana Wooster, Ohio Montreal, Canada Collaborating Research Alumni Tamer M Said, MD, PhD Sandro Esteves, MD, PhD Alex Varghese, PhD Ramadan Abdou Saleh, MD Arozia Moazzam, MD, PhD Alaa Hamada, MD Reecha Sharma, MD, MS Saad Alshahrani, MD Toronto, Canada Campinas, Brazil Kerala, India Sohag, Egypt Lahore, Pakistan Boston, MA Philadelphia, PA Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia Damayanthi Cui Zhihong, MD Eva Tvrda, PhD Ahmet Ayaz, PhD Avraham Harlev, MD Sezgin Gunes, PhD Luna Samanta, PhD Durairajanayagam, PhD Chongqing, China Nitra, Slovak Republic Istanbul, Turkey Beer Sheva, Israel Samsun, Turkey Orissa, India Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia To read more about our collaborators, please http://www.clevelandclinic.org/reproductiveresearchcenter/collab.html 7 American Center for Reproductive Medicine Ranked One of America’s Top 4 Hospitals Centrum Excellentiae Est. 1993 American Center for Reproductive Medicine Research Alumni 1993 - 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