Jordan Machlin

Current PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology specializing in reproductive science and medicine and proud In Virto Fertilization (IVF) baby. Research expert in human ovarian biology, follicle activation and fertility preservation. Experienced researcher in both academic and clinical labs passionate about science communication within the field and the lay public with multiple publications and presentations at (inter)national conferences. Seeking to advance women's health through translational science, therapeutic design and advisement, and mentorship.

Graduate Student Instructor (GSI)                            January 2023 – April 2023

Teaching Assistant                                                                                                      

• Assisted the Mammalian Reproductive Physiology course director Dr. Bill Rainey during the Winter 2023 semester 
• Coordinated between the 15 faculty lecturers for the semester ensuring necessary course materials were 
• Guided weekly office hours where course concepts were expanded upon and facilitated a safe space for students to ask questions
• Prepared and graded homework assignments and proctored course exams

Northwestern Medicine Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, Chicago, IL                                                                                                April 2019 – July 2020

Embryologist II                                                                                                             

• Performed semen analysis, preparation for IUI and cryopreservation
• Conducted ovarian tissue cryopreservation for pediatric cancer patients 
• Assisted in the OR during testicular sperm extraction (TESE) and processed tissue for IVF
• Completed daily quality control 

Fertility Centers of Illinois, Chicago, IL                       June 2016 – August 2017

Embryologist

• Performed oocyte retrieval, oocyte maturation identification and preparation for ICSI
• Conducted fertilization checks, blastocyst grading and assisted zona hatching
• Completed semen analysis, preparation for IVF and cryopreservation
• Prepared media and performed quality control for the laboratory

University of Michigan, Cellular and Molecular Biology Program, Ann Arbor, MI                       Degree Conferral May 2025

Ph.D. Candidate

Dissertation: Investigating Follicle Quality and Activation Mechanisms in Cryopreserved Human Ovarian Cortex

Graduate Teaching Certificate

Nominated for the OGPS Teaching Excellence Award

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL   March 2019

Master of Science in Reproductive Science and Medicine                                    

Thesis: Expression of the Inflammatory Cytokine TGFβ3 Increases in the Human Ovary with Advanced Reproductive Age

Brandeis University, Waltham, MA                                                       May 2016

Bachelor of Science Biology, cum laude: Minor in Chemistry