Welcome Letter
Alison Bartolucci, Ph.D., HCLD/TS(ABB)

Dear Colleagues,

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the first issue of the AAB/CRB newsletter under my leadership. As the newly appointed Chair of the Publication Committee and President-Elect of CRB, I am honored to help guide this important platform for connection, communication, and collaboration within our community.

Our newsletter is designed to do more than share updates—it is a space to highlight the work of our members, celebrate accomplishments, exchange ideas, and provide resources that strengthen our collective impact on reproductive biology and beyond. With each issue, our goal is to ensure you feel informed, engaged, and inspired.

This work would not be possible without the dedication and creativity of the Publication Committee. I am delighted to introduce the team:

• Christine Allen, Ph.D., M.Sc., TS(ABB)
• Murat Basar, Ph.D., M.Sc.
• Olga Chaplia, Ph.D., TS(ABB)
• Caitlin Evans, M.P.H.
• Thomas O’Leary III, Ph.D., M.Sc., HCLD(ABB) 
• Samuel Prien, Ph.D., HCLD(ABB)
• Kinga Welander, M.Sc., TS(ABB)

Together, this talented group brings diverse expertise and a shared commitment to advancing the mission of CRB: to support excellence in clinical practice, laboratory science, and leadership across our field.

As we look ahead, you can expect this newsletter to feature updates from CRB, educational resources, opportunities for professional growth, and spotlights on the people who make our community strong. Most importantly, we want this to be a publication that reflects your voice. I encourage you to share ideas, contribute articles, and let us know what topics matter most to you.

Thank you for your continued engagement and dedication. I am excited about the year ahead and grateful to embark on this journey with all of you.

Warm regards, Alison Bartolucci, Ph.D., HCLD/TS(ABB)