1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast, Dr. Joseph Findley speaks with Dr. Rachel Weinerman about how research shapes the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. They explain what medical research involves, from forming a hypothesis and designing a study to analyzing data, undergoing peer review, and publishing results. The conversation also explores why objectivity, scientific rigor, and awareness of bias are essential when evaluating new treatments. Dr. Weinerman highlights major areas of current fertility research, including embryo quality, uterine receptivity, egg and sperm biology, artificial intelligence, fertility preservation, and emerging technologies such as stem-cell-derived eggs and sperm. They also discuss the ethical and funding challenges unique to reproductive research and the importance of distinguishing exciting early findings from treatments supported by strong evidence. The episode encourages patients to ask whether recommended tests and therapies are evidence-based and emphasizes that fertility care continues to evolve as better research becomes available to guide safer, more effective patient care decisions. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website at&amp;nbsp;https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear?&amp;nbsp;Tell Us! &amp;nbsp; SART Fertility Experts http://startwithsart.libsyn.com/site <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42384525/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/42384525