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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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Male Contraceptive Drug Development Using a Novel Human Sperm Phenotypic Screening Platform (Grand Challenges Phase II)
Andrews, P., Barratt, C., Gilbert, I., Martins Da Silva, S., Read, K. & Swedlow, J.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
1/11/18 → 1/04/23
Project: Research
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Novel Phenotypic Drug Discovery for Contraception
Barratt, C., Hopkins, A. & Martins Da Silva, S.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
1/11/16 → 31/10/18
Project: Research
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Store Operated Channels in Human Spermatozoa
Barratt, C. & Martins Da Silva, S.
1/06/12 → 28/02/13
Project: Research
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#ESHREjc live edition report: 'the forgotten Y'-advanced paternal age from a global health perspective
Massarotti, C., Uraji, J., Ali, Z. E., Serdarogullari, M., Makieva, S., Liperis, G., Kohlhepp, F., Fraire-Zamora, J. J., Ammar, O. F., Barratt, C., Martins da Silva, S. & Mincheva, M., Jan 2022, In: Human Reproduction. 37, 1, p. 195-197 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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#ESHREjc report: are sperm selection techniques a panacea? Indications for the use of physiological intracytoplasmic sperm injection (PICSI) in medically assisted reproduction
Liperis, G., Sharma, K., Ammar, O. F., Fraire-Zamora, J. J., Martins da Silva, S., Thomson, A., Pini, T. & Mincheva, M., 30 Sep 2022, In: Human Reproduction. 37, 10, p. 2492-2496 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Artificial Egg Activation Using Calcium Ionophore
Attia, A., Nicholson, C. & Martins da Silva, S. J., 10 Mar 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Seminars in Reproductive Medicine. 39, 05/06, p. e5-e11 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Compounds enhancing human sperm motility identified using a high-throughput phenotypic screening platform
Gruber, F. S., Johnston, Z. C., Norcross, N. R., Georgiou, I., Wilson, C., Read, K. D., Gilbert, I. H., Swedlow, J. R., Martins da Silva, S. & Barratt, C. L. R., Mar 2022, In: Human Reproduction. 37, 3, p. 466-475 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Conscious Sedation and Analgesia for Oocyte Retrieval
Ulyatt, J. M. & Martins Da Silva, S., 2022, Manual of Oocyte Retrieval and Preparation in Human Assisted Reproduction. Cutting, R. & Metwally, M. (eds.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, p. 24-36 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
Prizes
Activities
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Decline in male fertility: fact or fiction?
Sarah Martins Da Silva (Speaker)
7 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Clinical Assessment of Male Infertility
Sarah Martins Da Silva (Speaker)
19 Apr 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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World at One: Sperm count is declining at accelerating rates worldwide
Sarah Martins Da Silva (Member)
16 Nov 2022Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - media article or participation
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Transgender Fertility Preservation
Sarah Martins Da Silva (Speaker)
7 Oct 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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What’s new in Male Infertility?
Sarah Martins Da Silva (Speaker)
2 Nov 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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