Working groups

To establish the optimum in vivo model(s) for creation of an interactome map or database of maternal interaction or communication with gametes and embryos.

To establish the optimum currently available in vitro model(s) for creation of an interactome map or database of maternal interaction and communication with gametes and embryos and to establish strategies for progress from in vivo towards in vitro models for creation of the interactome map.

To establish guidelines and standards for the use of in vivo and in vitro models in investigation of the effect of maternal interaction and communication with gametes and embryos allowing investigators in different European labs to share data and information.

To increase knowledge regarding tools and technologies used for characterisation of maternal interaction and communication with gametes and embryos.

To increase our knowledge base regarding application of “Systems Biology” approaches in the understanding of maternal interactions and communications with gametes and embryos.

To develop methods and tools for translation of knowledge gained from the interactome map into improved protocols for the European Animal Breeding and Biotechnology industry.

To consider the long-term mechansms and health consequences of maternal nutrition models on the next generation.

To assess how we should analyse ooctytes and embryos in response to dietary and environmental challenges.

What are the new challenges in understanding the association between maternal environment and nutrition on developmental programming?