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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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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 fertilisation abnormalities
Nicholson, C. L., Dean, M., Attia, A., Milne, P. A. & Martins Da Silva, S. (Lead / Corresponding author), 22 Jun 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 104327.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › 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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Should patients pay for sperm given for free? Results from a pilot study on fertility clinics’ views on the charging for altruistically donated sperm
Rowlinson, E. (Lead / Corresponding author), Da Silva, S. M., Olisa, N. P. & Campo-Engelstein, L., May 2023, In: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 40, p. 1063–1070 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sperm cryopreservation for impaired spermatogenesis
Hughes, G. & Martins da Silva, S. (Lead / Corresponding author), Jan 2023, In: Reproduction & Fertility. 4, 1, 11 p., e220106.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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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. (Lead / Corresponding author), Jan 2022, In: Human Reproduction. 37, 1, p. 195-197 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
Activities
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Fertility treatment for single people: who should pay?
Martins Da Silva, S. (Member)
10 Jan 2024Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - public lecture/debate/seminar
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Assessing the male partner in a subfertile couple
Martins Da Silva, S. (Speaker)
22 Mar 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Advanced assessment of male fertility
Martins Da Silva, S. (Speaker)
16 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Effective measures of preconception care for the sperm
Martins Da Silva, S. (Speaker)
2 Dec 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Assisted Reproductive Technology and implications for early pregnancy
Martins Da Silva, S. (Speaker)
21 Apr 2023Activity: 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