Our team studies perinatal determinants of female fertility with a focus on the relationship between establishment of ovarian architecture and function.

Joined October 2023
Spotted: McKey Lab members at the National @LudemanCenter Women's Health Research Conference!
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Congratulations to our first grad student on passing her comprehensive exam! She knocked it out of the park. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU LILY!!
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Lastly, meet Jenn, the McKey lab postdoc! Jenn received her PhD in neuroscience from @UMich , where she studied the properties of GnRH neurons & how they are altered in a mouse model of PCOS🧠. When she's not working, she's hiking☀️, reading📚 or watching sports⚽️🏈🏀 @jaime_jenn
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Meet the newest McKey lab member, Courtney (and her pup Hazel)! Since receiving her BS in Chem, Courtney has worked in contract pharma for 7 yrs and is getting her MLA in Biotech through Harvard Extension School. Outside of the lab and school, she enjoys reading & rock climbing!
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The McKey and Roberson labs sure know how to scope out the repro people! Lots of fun was had at the #CUAnschutzBlockParty @CUAnschutz 🌞🧪🔬
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Finally meet @jen_mckey -our fearless leader! Jen grew up loving photography & was captivated by the visual nature of developmental & reproductive biology. In her free time, she likes to paint, take pictures, or engage in other crafty activities. S'lucky to have her!
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Another McKey Lab member intro! Meet Lily, a grad student in the Cell Bio, Stem Cells & Development program. Lily is studying the role of the rete ovarii in the development of the ovary. Lily is also an active member of the community! Stay tuned for more on Lily's achievements!🤩
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Meet Anthony, the McKey Lab, Lab Manager! Anthony graduated from CSU & brings an abundance of technical experience & genuine curiosity! In addition to keeping the lab running, Anthony is working on a number of cool projects (stay tuned). He's SUCH a joy to have on the team!⭐️🔬🧪
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Meet Jaelyn, a summer intern in the McKey Lab. She grew up in CO & is currently an undergrad @ Emory. This summer she learned essential lab techniques, including manual oocytes counts & worked on imaging the ovary & rete ovarii. Check out her H&E staining! WE WILL MISS YOU!
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