Robert Casper, University of Toronto

Research

Assisted Reproductive Technologies Infertility Mitochondrial Function Oocyte Stem Cells

Latest papers

Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor treatment in women with premature ovarian insufficiency: a pilot clinical study of biological activity and menstrual resumption.
Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2026 · senior author
Response to: Representation of study in recent RBMO Commentary.
Reproductive biomedicine online · 2025
Private versus funded infertility care: not a challenge but a call for cooperation.
Reproductive biomedicine online · 2025

All 11 publications

Latest funding

Soft Microrobots for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SMART)
SSHRC · 2024 · Co-investigator
$125,000
Mitochondrial dysfunction and reproductive aging in female germline
CIHR · 2017 · Co-investigator
$998,325
Characterization of the bioenergetic and metabolic function of mitochondria isolated from oocyte precursor stem cells.
CIHR · 2014 · Nominated PI
$911,700

All 8 grants and awards

11 publications.

01

Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor treatment in women with premature ovarian insufficiency: a pilot clinical study of biological activity and menstrual resumption.

Sadeghi Y, Deda L, Albar M, Casper R

Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1186/s12958-025-01510-z PMID: 41495818

02

Response to: Representation of study in recent RBMO Commentary.

Garcia-Velasco JA, Alper M, Capalbo A, Casper R, Fatemi H, Molinaro T, Ubaldi F, Pellicer A

Reproductive biomedicine online2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2025.105338 PMID: 41160954

03

Private versus funded infertility care: not a challenge but a call for cooperation.

Garcia-Velasco JA, Alper M, Capalbo A, Casper R, Fatemi H, Molinaro T, Ubaldi F, Pellicer A

Reproductive biomedicine online2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2024.104694 PMID: 39579615

04

Cleavage vs blastocyst stage embryos: how are they interrelating?

Zilberberg E, Casper R, Meriano J, Barzilay E, Aizer A, Kirshenbaum M, Orvieto R, Haas J

Archives of gynecology and obstetrics2021

DOI: 10.1007/s00404-021-06003-z PMID: 33620556

05

Regulating ART: time for a re-think in the light of increasing efficacy, safety and efficiency.

Yovich JL, Casper R, Chapman M, Tesarik J, Anderson RA

Reproductive biomedicine online2019

DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2019.01.002 PMID: 30704951

06

Does the endometrial receptivity array really provide personalized embryo transfer?

Bassil R, Casper R, Samara N, Hsieh TB, Barzilay E, Orvieto R, Haas J

Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics2018

DOI: 10.1007/s10815-018-1190-9 PMID: 29737471

07

The Refractory Endometrium is Still Refractory.

Coles MJ, Palmer N, Casper R

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC2017Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2017.07.006 PMID: 28867236

08

Recent advances in in vitro fertilization.

Casper R, Haas J, Hsieh TB, Bassil R, Mehta C

F1000Research2017First author

DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.11701.1 PMID: 29026527

09

New developments in the medical treatment of endometriosis.

Bedaiwy MA, Alfaraj S, Yong P, Casper R

Fertility and sterility2017Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.12.025 PMID: 28139238

10

Letrozole co-treatment in infertile women 40 years old and older receiving controlled ovarian stimulation and intrauterine insemination.

Bedaiwy MA, Shokry M, Mousa N, Claessens A, Esfandiari N, Gotleib L, Casper R

Fertility and sterility2009Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.03.020 PMID: 18501899

Soft Microrobots for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SMART)

Co-investigatorSSHRC2024New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration

Principal investigators: Shahsavan, Hamed

$125,000

Mitochondrial dysfunction and reproductive aging in female germline

Co-investigatorCIHR2017Project Grant

Principal investigators: Jurisicova, Andrea

Keywords: Aging; Early Embryo Development; Female Germ Cells; Mitochondria; Ovarian Function; Reproduction

$998,325

Characterization of the bioenergetic and metabolic function of mitochondria isolated from oocyte precursor stem cells.

Nominated PICIHR2014Operating Grant: Industry-partnered Collaborative Research

Principal investigators: Casper, Robert F; Jurisicova, Andrea

Keywords: Assisted Reproductive Technologies; Infertility; Mitochondrial Function; Oocyte Stem Cells

$911,700

The physiological impact of postmenopausal oophorectomy on hormone levels in women with BRCA1 mutation

Co-investigatorCIHR2011Collaborative Health Research Projects (NSERC partnered)

Principal investigators: Narod, Steven A

Keywords: Androgens; Aromatase; Brca1/Brca2; Breast Biopsy; Breast Cancer; Diagnostics; Estrogens; Microfluidics; Oophorectomy; Postmenopausal

$412,769

Trans-Disciplinary Team Research and Training Program in Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Co-investigatorCIHR2010Team Grant: Sleep and Circadian Rhythms

Principal investigators: Horner, Richard L

Keywords: Cardiovascular; Circadian Rhythms; Development; Metabolism; Neuroscience; Respiration; Sleep

$2,000,000

Role of Pdss2 in oocyte aging.

Co-investigatorCIHR2010Catalyst Grant: Pilot Projects in Aging - Biological & Clinical Aspects of Aging

Principal investigators: Jurisicova, Andrea

Keywords: Aging; Autophagy; Co-Enzyme Q10; Mitochondria; Oocyte

$50,000

Ameliorating Affective Disorder Induced by Circadian Rhythm Disruption

Nominated PICIHR2010Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Casper, Robert F

Keywords: Alertness; Circadian Rhythm; Melatonin; Mood; Optical Filters; Phase Shifts; Short Wavelengths; Sleepiness

$427,126

DNA microarrays for managing and monitoring biological treatment processes

Co-investigatorNSERC2000Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Edwards, Elizabeth

$428,200

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Assisted Reproductive Technologies Dear Professor Casper, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor treatment in women with premature ovarian insufficiency: a pilot clinical study of biological activity and menstrual resumption." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

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