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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
51
Citations
8881
World Ranking
17218
National Ranking
7085

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Gene
  • Internal medicine
  • Genetics

His main research concerns Andrology, Embryo, Blastocyst, Endocrinology and Internal medicine. His studies in Andrology integrate themes in fields like In vitro fertilisation, In vitro, Embryo culture, Oocyte and Human fertilization. Robert A. Godke has researched Embryo in several fields, including Fetus and Anatomy.

His Blastocyst research focuses on Molecular biology and how it relates to Gene expression, Regulation of gene expression, Monoclonal antibody, Endogeny and Embryo quality. His Estrous cycle research integrates issues from Semen, Extraction and Follicle-stimulating hormone. His work deals with themes such as Offspring and Somatic cell nuclear transfer, which intersect with Somatic cell.

His most cited work include:

  • Production of goats by somatic cell nuclear transfer (922 citations)
  • Cumulus cell function during bovine oocyte maturation, fertilization, and embryo development in vitro (178 citations)
  • Birth of African Wildcat cloned kittens born from domestic cats. (176 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Andrology, Embryo, Endocrinology, Internal medicine and Reproductive technology are his primary areas of study. Robert A. Godke interconnects Embryo culture, Cryopreservation, Human fertilization and Blastocyst in the investigation of issues within Andrology. His research in Human fertilization intersects with topics in In vitro fertilisation and Oocyte.

His studies deal with areas such as Pregnancy and In vitro as well as Embryo. Internal medicine connects with themes related to Folliculogenesis in his study. His study explores the link between Reproductive technology and topics such as Immunology that cross with problems in Cell culture, Molecular biology, Fetal bovine serum and Somatic cell.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Andrology (52.38%)
  • Embryo (31.29%)
  • Endocrinology (25.17%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2010-2018)?

  • Andrology (52.38%)
  • Reproductive technology (24.15%)
  • Embryo (31.29%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His primary areas of study are Andrology, Reproductive technology, Embryo, Sperm and Human fertilization. Robert A. Godke studies Insemination which is a part of Andrology. His Reproductive technology research incorporates themes from Reproductive biology, Flow cytometry, Internal medicine and Endocrinology.

His Embryo study is focused on Cell biology in general. His Sperm research incorporates elements of Semen, Anatomy and Spermatogenesis. His work on Inner cell mass as part of general Blastocyst study is frequently linked to Leptin receptor, bridging the gap between disciplines.

Between 2010 and 2018, his most popular works were:

  • PreImplantation Factor (PIF) correlates with early mammalian embryo development-bovine and murine models (45 citations)
  • Preimplantation factor negates embryo toxicity and promotes embryo development in culture (35 citations)
  • Ooplasm transfer and interspecies somatic cell nuclear transfer: heteroplasmy, pattern of mitochondrial migration and effect on embryo development (18 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Gene
  • Internal medicine
  • Genetics

Robert A. Godke spends much of his time researching Andrology, Embryo, Blastocyst, Embryogenesis and Gynecology. His study in Andrology is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both In vitro fertilisation and Reproductive technology. His Reproductive technology research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Sperm, Spermatogenesis and Anatomy, Human fertilization.

His research integrates issues of Counts per minute, Glycerol and Capsule in his study of Embryo. His study focuses on the intersection of Blastocyst and fields such as Embryonic stem cell with connections in the field of Oocyte, Cytoplast, Cell biology and Somatic cell nuclear transfer. The Gynecology study combines topics in areas such as Pregnancy, Insemination, Pregnancy rate and Bovine embryo.

Best Publications

  • Production of goats by somatic cell nuclear transfer

    Alexander Baguisi;Esmail Behboodi;David T. Melican;Julie S. Pollock

  • Birth of African Wildcat cloned kittens born from domestic cats.

    Martha C. Gómez;C. Earle Pope;Angelica Giraldo;Leslie A. Lyons

  • Cumulus cell function during bovine oocyte maturation, fertilization, and embryo development in vitro

    Li Zhang;Shie Jiang;Patricia J. Wozniak;Xiangzhong Yang

  • High environmental temperature and humidity decrease oocyte quality in Bos taurus but not in Bos taurus cows

    A Rocha;R.D Randel;J.R Broussard;J.M Lim

  • The relationship between body condition, leptin, and reproductive and hormonal characteristics of mares during the seasonal anovulatory period.

    L. R. Gentry;D. L. Thompson;G. T. Gentry;K. A. Davis

  • Cloned Transgenic Offspring Resulting from Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer in the Goat: Oocytes Derived from Both Follicle-Stimulating Hormone-Stimulated and Nonstimulated Abattoir-Derived Ovaries

    Brett C. Reggio;Aidita N. James;Heather L. Green;William G. Gavin

  • Age and hormonal dependence of acquisition of oocyte competence for embryogenesis in prepubertal calves.

    Giorgio A. Presicce;Shie Jiang;Michael Simkin;Li Zhang

  • Comparison of a solid-phase, no-extraction radioimmunoassay for progesterone with an extraction assay for monitoring luteal function in the mare, bitch, and cow

    A. Srikandakumar;R.H. Ingraham;M. Ellsworth;L.F. Archbald

  • Live foals produced from sperm-injected oocytes derived from pregnant mares

    R. Cochran;M. Meintjes;B. Reggio;D. Hylan

  • Comparing early embryo mortality in dairy cows during hot and cool seasons of the year.

    D.P. Ryan;J.F. Prichard;E. Kopel;R.A. Godke

  • In-vitro development and implantation of human embryos following culture on fetal bovine uterine fibroblast cells.

    Klaus E. Wiemer;Jacques Cohen;Grace F. Amborskir;Graham Wright

  • Coculture of human zygotes on fetal bovine uterine fibroblasts: embryonic morphology and implantation *

    Klaus E. Wiemer;Jacques Cohen;Sharon R. Wiker;Henry E. Malter

  • Assisted reproductive technology in nondomestic ungulates: A model approach to preserving and managing genetic diversity

    N.M. Loskutoff;P. Bartels;M. Meintjes;R.A. Godke

  • Banteng (Bos javanicus) embryos and pregnancies produced by interspecies nuclear transfer.

    M.J. Sansinena;D. Hylan;K. Hebert;R.S. Denniston

  • Evaluating Two Different Evaporative Cooling Management Systems for Dairy Cows in a Hot, Dry Climate

    D.P. Ryan;M.P. Boland;E. Kopel;D. Armstrong

  • Transvaginal aspiration of oocytes from hormone-treated pregnant beef cattle for in vitro fertilization

    M Meintjes;M S Bellow;J R Broussard;J B Paul

  • Use of a uterine-cell monolayer culture system for micromanipulated bovine embryos

    S.A. Voelkel;G.F. Amborski;K.G. Hill;R.A. Godke

  • Development of in-vitro-derived bovine embryos cultured in 5% CO2 in air or in 5% O2, 5% CO2 and 90% N2

    J.M. Lim;B.C. Reggio;R.A. Godke;W. Hansel

  • In Vitro Fertilization and Development of In Vitro-Matured Oocytes Aspirated from Pregnant Mares

    L.Y. Li;M. Meintjes;K.J. Graff;J.B. Paul

  • Production of exogenous gonadotrophin-neutralizing immunoglobulins in cats after repeated eCG-hCG treatment and relevance for assisted reproduction in felids.

    W. F. Swanson;D. W. Horohov;R. A. Godke

Frequent Co-Authors

Jeong Mook Lim
Jeong Mook Lim Seoul National University
Leslie A. Lyons
Leslie A. Lyons University of Missouri
Karl G. Hill
Karl G. Hill University of Colorado Boulder
Maurice P. Boland
Maurice P. Boland University College Dublin
Michael J. Stout
Michael J. Stout Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Jacques Cohen
Jacques Cohen Reprogenetics
David Ayares
David Ayares University of Maryland, Baltimore
Barry D. Bavister
Barry D. Bavister University of New Orleans
Arnold M. Saxton
Arnold M. Saxton University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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