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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.
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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 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
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)23 Downloads (Pure) -
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
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)112 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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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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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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Artificial oocyte activation improves ICSI outcomes following unexplained fertilization abnormalities
Martins Da Silva, S. (Speaker)
10 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Preserved fertility – using frozen gametes
Martins Da Silva, S. (Speaker)
22 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Fertility and Research Opportunities
Martins Da Silva, S. (Speaker)
17 Jul 2024Activity: 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