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I obtained a PhD in Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology. I investigated the molecular mechanisms of mammalian reproduction in transgenic and knockout mouse models. I participated in weekly journal clubs, seminars, and semi-annual international conferences. My publication record follows:

Shur, B.D., Rodeheffer, C., Ensslin, M.A., Lyng, R., Raymond, A. (2006) Identification of novel gamete receptors that mediate sperm adhesion to the egg coat. Mol Cell Endocrinol 250: 137-148.

Shur, B.D., Ensslin, M.A. and Rodeheffer, C. (2004) SED1 function during mammalian sperm-egg adhesion. Curr Opinion Cell Biol 16:477-485.

Shur, B.D., Rodeheffer, C., and Ensslin, M.A. (2004) Mammalian fertilization. Curr Biol 14:R691-R692.

Rodeheffer, C. and Shur B.D. (2003) Characterization of a novel ZP3-independent sperm-binding ligand that facilitates sperm adhesion to the egg coat. Development 131:503-512.

Rodeheffer, C. and Shur, B.D. (2003) Sperm from Beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase I-null mice exhibit precocious capacitation. Development 131:491-501.

Rodeheffer, C. and Shur, B.D. (2002) Sperm from Beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase-null mice exhibit a precocious capacitation phenotype. Mol Biol Cell 13 (Supplement): 385a.

Rodeheffer, C. and Shur B.D. (2002) Targeted mutations in Beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase I reveal its multiple cellular functions. Biochem et Biophys Acta 1573:258-270.

Rodeheffer, C. and Shur, B.D. (2001) Beta-1,4-galacotsyltransferase-null sperm bind to the ovulated zona pellucida through a ZP3-and OGP-independent mechanism. Mol Biol Cell 12 (Supplement): 114a.

Rodeheffer, C. and Shur, B.D. (2000) Beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase-null sperm bind to the ovulated zona pellucida through a ZP3-indpendent mechanism. Mol Biol Cell 11 (Supplement): 618a.