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Research
I am a Clinical Reader in Reproductive Medicine and run a translational research programme focussed around male infertility, investigation of normal and abnormal sperm function and drug discovery. I am also an Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist, Clinical lead for NHS Tayside fertility services and HFEA Person Responsible for Ninewells Assisted Conception Unit. I run the Scottish Sperm Studies research clinic for couples affected by low/total failed fertilisation following IVF/ICSI.
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):
External positions
MBChB external examiner Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Cambridge
4 Feb 2021 → …
Associate Editor Reproduction and Fertility journal
30 Jun 2020 → …
National Fertility Group, Scottish Government
1 Feb 2020 → …
Associate Editor Human Reproduction journal
3 Dec 2019 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Advancement of Sperm-targeting Contraceptive Agents
Barratt, C. (Investigator), Gilbert, I. (Investigator), Martins Da Silva, S. (Investigator), Read, K. (Investigator), Swedlow, J. (Investigator) & Wyllie, S. (Investigator)
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
5/07/23 → 4/07/26
Project: Research
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Male Contraceptive Drug Development Using a Novel Human Sperm Phenotypic Screening Platform (Grand Challenges Phase II)
Andrews, P. (Investigator), Barratt, C. (Investigator), Gilbert, I. (Investigator), Martins Da Silva, S. (Investigator), Read, K. (Investigator) & Swedlow, J. (Investigator)
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
1/11/18 → 30/09/23
Project: Research
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Development and Validation of a Screening Test to Predict the Likelihood of Fertilisation Failure Caused by Sperm Ion Channel Dysfunction (ICD) (Joint with University of Abertay and NHS Tayside)
Barratt, C. (Investigator) & Martins Da Silva, S. (Investigator)
1/05/18 → 30/09/21
Project: Research
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Novel Phenotypic Drug Discovery for Contraception
Barratt, C. (Investigator), Hopkins, A. (Investigator) & Martins Da Silva, S. (Investigator)
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
1/11/16 → 31/10/18
Project: Research
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Drug Discovery and Sperm: Novel Calcium and Motility Targets
Martins Da Silva, S. (Investigator)
1/06/14 → 31/05/16
Project: Research
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Artificial oocyte activation improves ICSI outcomes following unexplained fertilization abnormalities
Nicholson, C. L., Dean, M., Attia, A., Milne, P. A. & Martins Da Silva, S. (Lead / Corresponding author), Nov 2024, In: Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 49, 5, 9 p., 104327.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From Bench to Babies – Drug Development for Male Subfertility
Khaw, A. (Lead / Corresponding author) & Martins Da Silva, S., Oct 2024, In: Reproduction and Fertility. 5, 4, 13 p., e240022.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Is AMH a promising predictive biomarker for mTESE success in iNOA patients?
Uraji, J., Fraire-Zamora, J. J., Massarotti, C., Makieva, S., Liperis, G., Sharma, K., Martins Da Silva, S., Bole, R., Kirkman-Brown, J. C. & Ammar, O. F. (Lead / Corresponding author), Oct 2024, In: Human Reproduction. 39, 10, p. 2373-2378 7 p., deae179.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Paternal and Maternal Metformin Use and the Risk for Major Congenital Malformations
Martins Da Silva, S., Jul 2024, In: Annals of Internal Medicine. 177, 7, p. 970-971 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Sperm Toolbox-A selection of small molecules to study human spermatozoa
Gruber, F. S., Richardson, A., Johnston, Z. C., Myles, R., Norcross, N. R., Day, D. P., Georgiou, I., Sesma-Sanz, L., Wilson, C., Read, K. D., Martins da Silva, S., Barratt, C. L. R., Gilbert, I. H. & Swedlow, J. R. (Lead / Corresponding author), 20 Feb 2024, In: PLoS ONE. 19, 2, 16 p., e0297666.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Reproductive BioMedicine Online (Journal)
Martins Da Silva, S. (Editorial board member)
30 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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British Fertility Society (External organisation)
Martins Da Silva, S. (Chair)
8 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
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Colposcopy and treatment - Implications for fertility
Martins Da Silva, S. (Speaker)
23 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote
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Drug discovery for male infertility
Martins Da Silva, S. (Speaker)
28 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote
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British Fertility Society (External organisation)
Martins Da Silva, S. (Chair)
10 Jan 2024 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
Press/Media
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Fertility Preservation Provision in the NHS: A National Assessment of Care Policies
1/05/22
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research