Dr Swain completed his post-doctoral training in the clinical laboratory of Dr Thomas Pool, received his PhD in Molecular and Integrative Physiology from the University of Michigan in the laboratory of Dr Gary Smith, his MSc in Animal Science from Purdue University with Dr Rebecca Krisher and his BSc from Hillsdale College in his native Michigan. Jason’s research interests include elucidating mechanisms involved in oocyte maturation, focusing on the role of reversible phosphorylation, as well as exploring means of improving in-vitro embryo culture conditions.