C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development

The C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development advances research and promotes research training relating to the health of women, men and children, with a focus on reproductive biology, immunology, oncology, toxicology and prenatal medicine.

Our vision

To be recognized as a world class reproductive sciences and family health research center that transforms translational reproductive health and care through research, education, community engagement, and a dedication to diversity and inclusion. We seek to be the destination of choice for students, faculty, staff, and partners who share this commitment to improve reproductive health in Detroit and beyond.

Our mission

RESEARCH

We conduct cutting-edge research focused on changing the landscape of couples’ reproductive health to ultimately improve the success of pregnancy outcomes thereby ensuring the health of Detroit’s future generations and those around the world. We accomplish this through the integration of reproductive biology, immunology, oncology, toxicology, aging, and prenatal medicine.

ENGAGEMENT

We share our expertise and knowledge to serve our unique urban community of Detroit and beyond. We emphasize a collaborative approach that encourages partnerships among faculty, trainees, alumni and external organizations to improve reproductive health that extends research from bench to bedside and into the community and globally.

EDUCATION

We offer a transformative, research-driven curriculum to produce highly trained and competent trainees who are the next generation of leaders in reproductive sciences.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We create a welcoming culture that values and respects differences in demographics, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives so every member of our community can thrive.

Clinical Trials

We promote a personalized approach to medical treatment and care that improves health outcomes for women, men and children in Detroit and around the world.

People

We embrace a diverse group of faculty, trainees, students and staff to accomplish our cutting-edge research to improve the reproductive health of families.

Join our team

We seek to be the destination of choice for students, faculty, staff, and partners who share this commitment to improve reproductive health in Detroit and beyond.

Ovarian Cancer Symposium

October 10, 2023 – 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Full day of science and survivorship to celebrate the CS Mott Center’s 50th Anniversary. The keynote speaker is Dr. Daniela Matei, Diana, Princess of Wales Professor of Cancer Research; Professor of Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University.