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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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UK Guidelines for the Medical and Laboratory Procurement and Use of Sperm, Egg and Embryo Donors (2025): Association of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists, British Fertility Society, British Association for Sexual Health and HIV, British HIV Association
Martins da Silva, S., Clarke, H., Jansa Perez, M., Mackie, N. E., Barber, T. J. & Kirkman-Brown, J. C., 28 Apr 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 105524.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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UK guidelines for the medical and laboratory procurement and use of sperm, egg and embryo donors (2025)*,**
Martins da Silva, S., Clarke, H., Jansa Perez, M., Mackie, N. E., Barber, T. J. & Kirkman-Brown, J. C., Dec 2026, In: Human Fertility. 29, 1, 15 p., 2639020.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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ESHRE’s key research priorities in infertility: maximizing impact on science, people and society
Tassot, J., Ahlstrom, A., Capalbo, A., Cheong, Y., Coticchio, G., Delbaere, I., Fadler, C., Gameiro, S., Goddijn, M., Kirkman-Brown, J., Laganà, A. S., Moura-Ramos, M., Nordhoff, V., Orlić, A., Pinborg, A., Rives, N., Sousa-Leite, M., Nielsen, H. S., Thorn, P. & Vermeulen, N. & 2 others, , Oct 2025, In: Human Reproduction. 40, 10, p. 1829-1842 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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To be or not to be a sperm donor: global factors affecting sperm donation in the 21st century
Mincheva, M., Fraire-Zamora, J. J., Sharma, K., Liperis, G., Ammar, O. F., Kirkman-Brown, J., Egeberg, D. L., Martins, M. V., Frith, L. & Uraji, J., Jun 2025, In: Human Reproduction. 40, 6, p. 1234-1240 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Direct-to-consumer genetic testing and the changing landscape of gamete donor conception: key issues for practitioners and stakeholders
Gilman, L., Redhead, C., Hudson, N., Fox, M., Nordqvist, P., MacCallum, F., Kirkman-Brown, J. & Frith, L., Jan 2024, In: Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 48, 1, 12 p., 103421.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Independent Center for Evaluating Nonhormonal Contraceptives
Kirkman-Brown, J. (Principal Investigator) & Gallagher, M. (Co-Investigator)
THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
1/10/25 → 30/09/27
Project: Research
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Determining sperm in vitro-assay thresholds for male infertility
Gallagher, M. (Principal Investigator) & Kirkman-Brown, J. (Co-Investigator)
THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
1/11/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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MRC CiC: Magna muros - Rapid clean sperm preparation using walls
Kirkman-Brown, J. (Principal Investigator) & Gallagher, M. (Co-Investigator)
1/10/22 → 31/03/23
Project: Research Councils
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MRC CiC: Flagellar Dynamics - Enabling the next-generation of sperm diagnostics and treatment
Kirkman-Brown, J. (Co-Investigator) & Gallagher, M. (Principal Investigator)
1/10/22 → 31/03/23
Project: Research Councils
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Direct-to-consumer genetic testing and donor-conception: support and governance in emerging digital systems
Kirkman-Brown, J. (Principal Investigator)
Economic & Social Research Council
1/03/21 → 29/02/24
Project: Research
Datasets
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Coarse-graining the fluid flow around a human sperm
Smith, D. (Creator), Kirkman-Brown, J. (Creator), Ishimoto, K. (Creator), Gadelha, H. (Creator) & Gaffney, E. (Creator), University of Birmingham, 19 Feb 2017
Dataset
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Coarse-graining the fluid flow around a human sperm / supporting data
Smith, D. (Creator), Kirkman-Brown, J. (Creator), Gadelha, H. (Creator), Gaffney, E. (Creator) & Ishimoto, K. (Creator), University of Birmingham, 2017
DOI: 10.25500/eData.bham.00000216
Dataset
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The mechanics of hyperactivation in adhered human sperm
Kirkman-Brown, J. (Creator) & Smith, D. (Creator), University of Birmingham, 2014
DOI: 10.25500/eData.bham.00000071
Dataset
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European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) (External organisation)
Kirkman-Brown, J. (Advisor)
2017 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of working group or committee
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Honorary Civilian Consultant Advisor in Andrology – British Army
Kirkman-Brown, J. (Advisor)
2015 → …Activity: Consultancy, CPD, training and secondments › Consultancy
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Human Reproduction Update (Journal)
Kirkman-Brown, J. (Chair)
2015 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial board of a journal
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National School of Healthcare Science (External organisation)
Kirkman-Brown, J. (Advisor)
2014 → 2016Activity: Membership › Membership of working group or committee
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British Andrology Society (External organisation)
Kirkman-Brown, J. (Advisor)
2011 → 2017Activity: Membership › Membership of working group or committee
Prizes
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Commander Joint Medical Command's Commendation
Kirkman-Brown, J. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: National/international honour
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Healthcare Scientist of the Year
Kirkman-Brown, J. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: National/international honour
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NHS Chief Executive’s Special Recognition Award for Leadership
Kirkman-Brown, J. (Recipient), Dec 2010
Prize: National/international honour
Press/Media
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Doing more with less: the flagellar end piece enhances the propulsive effectiveness of spermatozoa
Gallagher, M., Neal, C., Kirkman-Brown, J., Smith, D. & Hall-McNair, A.
9/07/20 → 13/07/20
3 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media