College of Veterinary Medicine > Miranda Bernhardt

Miranda Bernhardt

  1. Associate Professor
Email Addressm.bernhardt@wsu.edu
LocationBiotechnology-Life Sciences 302C
Phone509-335-8158

Biography

  • Director, Animal Production Core

Dr. Miranda Bernhardt directs the WSU Animal Production Core within CVM’s Center for Reproductive Biology. The Core provides services to support the generation and preservation of gene-edited animal research models for investigators at WSU and beyond. In collaboration with WSU’s Gene Editing Reagent Core, they provide full-service gene-editing from concept to live animals, and well-established protocols are in place for sperm and embryo cryopreservation, embryo transfer, line rederivation, embryo microinjection and electroporation, in vitro fertilization, and other reproductive biology services. Most current services are performed in mice; however, requests for additional species and techniques are welcome. In addition, Dr. Bernhardt is committed to research in reproductive biology focused on elucidating mechanisms of oocyte maturation, fertilization, and activation of embryonic development. Her group will continue to work toward translating basic science discoveries to applications in development of genetic model organisms, agriculture, and clinical assisted reproductive technology.

Education

  • Postdoc, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 2017
  • PhD, Northwestern University, 2011
  • BS, University of Minnesota, 2005

Research Interest

  • Fertilization & Egg Activation
  • Gene-Editing
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • Reproductive Biology

Publications

Professional Service

  • 2020-present, Member, Women in Reproductive Science Subcommittee, Society for the Study of Reproduction
  • 2018-present, Member, WSU Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
  • 2018-present, Member, WSU Integrated Vivarium Services Stakeholder Committee
  • 2015-2019, Member, Publications Committee, Society for the Study of Reproduction
  • 2015-2017, Co-Chair, Gordon Research Seminar on Fertilization and Activation of Development

Honors and Awards

  • Most Outstanding Staff Team Award, WSU College of Veterinary Medicine, 2021
  • Poster Competition Award-Selected Speaker, GRC on Fertilization & Activation of Development, 2017
  • Top Poster Award, International Conference on Calcium Signaling: From Stores to Channels, 2016
  • Fellow of the Year, NIH/NIEHS, 2015
  • NIH Cross Divisional Merit Award, NIH/NIEHS, 2014
  • Constance Campbell Memorial Research Award, Northwestern University Center for Reproductive Science, 2011