Conception

I’m so excited to share this update on Conception – We’ve generated the first early human eggs derived from stem cells. This is a big deal -- the potential to redefine fertility is real. After a simple blood draw, we converted blood cells into stem cells. From there we coaxed those stem cells to become miniature human ovaries containing the early eggs. There's definitely more work to do, especially to evaluate if this technology is safe, but progress has been very promising. Healthy mice have been born this way too, so we're optimistic of its potential. This tech could create freedom from biological limits and genetic disease. It could allow women to have children at a much older age. It would eliminate injections and surgeries for IVF. And it could be a platform to delay (or prevent) menopause and better understand aging. Read more at the link -- we're hiring a ton, so reach out if you see a role that could be a fit. So so proud of our team!! https://lnkd.in/ds5HfW7T

Conception’s mission is to turn stem cells into human eggs and redefine fertility. We have an exciting update - we've generated the first early human egg cells derived from stem cells! After a simple blood draw, we converted blood cells into stem cells, and then coaxed those stem cells into becoming miniature human ovaries that contain the early eggs. While there is still work ahead (especially to evaluate future safety), we think this is a major scientific advance, and we believe this technology could be one of the most significant of our lifetimes. This technology has already been proven in mice through live healthy birth, and it has the potential to significantly expand the age women can have children, prevent genetic disease, and dramatically expand options for family planning. Please read our full update at the link below – we’re hiring a ton, so reach out if you are interested in joining us! https://lnkd.in/dUXBDEWw

Biotech job market is tough right now and PhDs can't find work :/ But then location and flexibility matters a lot and I think many more should consider relocating from Boston to the Bay Area. Just more exciting stuff happening here and more companies (like us!) hiring. (link in comments)

🔬 👋 I'm hiring for a (Senior) Research Associate to join our iPSC core at Conception. This is a great opportunity for a junior scientist to gain valuable experience with stem cells and exposure to world class science. We're seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented team member and are more than happy to train the right person. We value passion, curiosity, and determination as much as experience. If you'd like to join us in revolutionizing reproduction, we'd love to hear from you! https://lnkd.in/g8hQiKi9

Great article about IVG -- think we'll get there sooner than people think 👀 https://lnkd.in/gbHbUgDV

Sad to see that so many cell therapy programs are being shut including very promising work at Novo and Takeda. For anyone affected or feeling not very safe in their current role, I am looking for very strong iPSC scientists to join us at Conception to help us generate eggs from stem cells. We are very well funded and think we have some very exciting months ahead of us. Please help and share so that more stem cell scientists can see!

We are hiring for a key leadership role. We had some very big breakthroughs in the last few months -- it's a super exciting time to join.